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Finding the Third Proportional to 174,254 and 381,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 174,254 and 381,708 is: 836,141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,254 : 381,708 = 381,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,254/381,708 = 381,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,254x = 381,708 × 381,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,254x = 145,700,997,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,700,997,264/174,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,141.48

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