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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,664 and 885,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,664 and 885,894 is: 2,089,122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,664 : 885,894 = 885,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,664/885,894 = 885,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,664x = 885,894 × 885,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,664x = 784,808,179,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,808,179,236/375,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089,122.67

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