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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,092 and 884,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,092 and 884,897 is: 2,087,601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,092 : 884,897 = 884,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,092/884,897 = 884,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,092x = 884,897 × 884,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,092x = 783,042,700,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,042,700,609/375,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087,601.71

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