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Finding the Third Proportional to 390,168 and 838,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 390,168 and 838,548 is: 1,802,205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,168 : 838,548 = 838,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,168/838,548 = 838,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,168x = 838,548 × 838,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,168x = 703,162,748,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,162,748,304/390,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802,205.07

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