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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,014 and 381,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,014 and 381,705 is: 832,497.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,014 : 381,705 = 381,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,014/381,705 = 381,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,014x = 381,705 × 381,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,014x = 145,698,707,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,698,707,025/175,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,497.44

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