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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,622 and 885,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,622 and 885,812 is: 2,088,969.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,622 : 885,812 = 885,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,622/885,812 = 885,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,622x = 885,812 × 885,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,622x = 784,662,899,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,662,899,344/375,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088,969.49

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