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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,910 and 887,081

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,910 and 887,081 is: 2,093,354.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,910 : 887,081 = 887,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,910/887,081 = 887,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,910x = 887,081 × 887,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,910x = 786,912,700,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,912,700,561/375,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093,354.00

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