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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,397.88 and 885,787.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,397.88 and 885,787.13 is: 2,090,099.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,397.88 : 885,787.13 = 885,787.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,397.88/885,787.13 = 885,787.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,397.88x = 885,787.13 × 885,787.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,397.88x = 784,618,830,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,618,830,815.77/375,397.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090,099.29

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