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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,390.94 and 885,770.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,390.94 and 885,770.06 is: 2,090,057.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,390.94 : 885,770.06 = 885,770.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,390.94/885,770.06 = 885,770.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,390.94x = 885,770.06 × 885,770.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,390.94x = 784,588,603,621.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,588,603,621.25/375,390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090,057.39

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