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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,093 and 884,895

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,093 and 884,895 is: 2,087,586.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,093 : 884,895 = 884,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,093/884,895 = 884,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,093x = 884,895 × 884,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,093x = 783,039,161,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,039,161,025/375,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087,586.71

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