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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,636 and 885,846

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,636 and 885,846 is: 2,089,052.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,636 : 885,846 = 885,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,636/885,846 = 885,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,636x = 885,846 × 885,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,636x = 784,723,135,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,723,135,716/375,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089,052.00

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