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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,076 and 381,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,076 and 381,838 is: 832,782.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,076 : 381,838 = 381,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,076/381,838 = 381,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,076x = 381,838 × 381,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,076x = 145,800,258,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,800,258,244/175,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,782.67

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