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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,601.50 and 885,764.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,601.50 and 885,764.25 is: 2,088,858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,601.50 : 885,764.25 = 885,764.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,601.50/885,764.25 = 885,764.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,601.50x = 885,764.25 × 885,764.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,601.50x = 784,578,306,578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,578,306,578.06/375,601.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088,858.29

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