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Finding the Third Proportional to 174,610 and 381,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 174,610 and 381,212 is: 832,269.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,610 : 381,212 = 381,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,610/381,212 = 381,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,610x = 381,212 × 381,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,610x = 145,322,588,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,322,588,944/174,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,269.57

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