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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,872 and 804,717

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,872 and 804,717 is: 1,665,250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,872 : 804,717 = 804,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,872/804,717 = 804,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,872x = 804,717 × 804,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,872x = 647,569,450,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,569,450,089/388,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665,250.91

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