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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,052 and 356,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,052 and 356,530 is: 726,147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,052 : 356,530 = 356,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,052/356,530 = 356,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,052x = 356,530 × 356,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,052x = 127,113,640,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,113,640,900/175,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,147.89

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