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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,907 and 887,074

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,907 and 887,074 is: 2,093,337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,907 : 887,074 = 887,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,907/887,074 = 887,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,907x = 887,074 × 887,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,907x = 786,900,281,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,900,281,476/375,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093,337.66

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