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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,350.25 and 885,688.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,350.25 and 885,688.50 is: 2,089,899.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,350.25 : 885,688.50 = 885,688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,350.25/885,688.50 = 885,688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,350.25x = 885,688.50 × 885,688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,350.25x = 784,444,119,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,444,119,032.25/375,350.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089,899.02

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