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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,351.50 and 885,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,351.50 and 885,691 is: 2,089,903.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,351.50 : 885,691 = 885,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,351.50/885,691 = 885,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,351.50x = 885,691 × 885,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,351.50x = 784,448,547,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,448,547,481/375,351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089,903.86

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