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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,154.38 and 852,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,154.38 and 852,120 is: 1,865,862.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,154.38 : 852,120 = 852,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,154.38/852,120 = 852,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,154.38x = 852,120 × 852,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,154.38x = 726,108,494,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,108,494,400/389,154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865,862.34

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