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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,226 and 838,446

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,226 and 838,446 is: 1,806,127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,226 : 838,446 = 838,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,226/838,446 = 838,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,226x = 838,446 × 838,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,226x = 702,991,694,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,991,694,916/389,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806,127.28

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