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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,876 and 634,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,876 and 634,998 is: 1,036,892.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,876 : 634,998 = 634,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,876/634,998 = 634,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,876x = 634,998 × 634,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,876x = 403,222,460,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,222,460,004/388,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036,892.12

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