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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,036 and 356,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,036 and 356,493 is: 726,063.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,036 : 356,493 = 356,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,036/356,493 = 356,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,036x = 356,493 × 356,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,036x = 127,087,259,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,087,259,049/175,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,063.55

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