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Finding the Third Proportional to 174,553 and 375,827

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Solution

The third proportional to 174,553 and 375,827 is: 809,186.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,553 : 375,827 = 375,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,553/375,827 = 375,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,553x = 375,827 × 375,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,553x = 141,245,933,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,245,933,929/174,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,186.52

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