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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,354 and 885,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,354 and 885,698 is: 2,089,922.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,354 : 885,698 = 885,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,354/885,698 = 885,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,354x = 885,698 × 885,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,354x = 784,460,947,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,460,947,204/375,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089,922.97

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