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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,635 and 885,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,635 and 885,831 is: 2,088,986.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,635 : 885,831 = 885,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,635/885,831 = 885,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,635x = 885,831 × 885,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,635x = 784,696,560,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,696,560,561/375,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088,986.81

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