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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,874 and 852,498

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,874 and 852,498 is: 1,868,864.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,874 : 852,498 = 852,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,874/852,498 = 852,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,874x = 852,498 × 852,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,874x = 726,752,840,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,752,840,004/388,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868,864.57

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