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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,399 and 885,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,399 and 885,791 is: 2,090,111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,399 : 885,791 = 885,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,399/885,791 = 885,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,399x = 885,791 × 885,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,399x = 784,625,695,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,625,695,681/375,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090,111.31

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