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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,062 and 884,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,062 and 884,828 is: 2,087,443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,062 : 884,828 = 884,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,062/884,828 = 884,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,062x = 884,828 × 884,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,062x = 782,920,589,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,920,589,584/375,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087,443.11

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