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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,401 and 885,796

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,401 and 885,796 is: 2,090,123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,401 : 885,796 = 885,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,401/885,796 = 885,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,401x = 885,796 × 885,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,401x = 784,634,553,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,634,553,616/375,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090,123.77

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