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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,400.13 and 885,790.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,400.13 and 885,790.13 is: 2,090,100.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,400.13 : 885,790.13 = 885,790.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,400.13/885,790.13 = 885,790.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,400.13x = 885,790.13 × 885,790.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,400.13x = 784,624,145,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,624,145,547.52/375,400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090,100.92

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