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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,106 and 838,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,106 and 838,251 is: 1,805,844.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,106 : 838,251 = 838,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,106/838,251 = 838,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,106x = 838,251 × 838,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,106x = 702,664,739,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,664,739,001/389,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805,844.01

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