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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,908 and 838,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,908 and 838,512 is: 1,807,888.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,908 : 838,512 = 838,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,908/838,512 = 838,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,908x = 838,512 × 838,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,908x = 703,102,374,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,102,374,144/388,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807,888.69

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