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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,983 and 804,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,983 and 804,964 is: 1,665,797.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,983 : 804,964 = 804,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,983/804,964 = 804,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,983x = 804,964 × 804,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,983x = 647,967,041,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,967,041,296/388,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665,797.84

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