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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,064 and 381,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,064 and 381,812 is: 832,726.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,064 : 381,812 = 381,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,064/381,812 = 381,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,064x = 381,812 × 381,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,064x = 145,780,403,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,780,403,344/175,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,726.34

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