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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,627 and 885,812.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,627 and 885,812.50 is: 2,088,944.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,627 : 885,812.50 = 885,812.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,627/885,812.50 = 885,812.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,627x = 885,812.50 × 885,812.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,627x = 784,663,785,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,663,785,156.25/375,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088,944.05

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