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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,870.03 and 804,713.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,870.03 and 804,713.06 is: 1,665,243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,870.03 : 804,713.06 = 804,713.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,870.03/804,713.06 = 804,713.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,870.03x = 804,713.06 × 804,713.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,870.03x = 647,563,112,958.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,563,112,958.13/388,870.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665,243.04

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