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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,170 and 385,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,170 and 385,332 is: 847,638.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,170 : 385,332 = 385,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,170/385,332 = 385,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,170x = 385,332 × 385,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,170x = 148,480,750,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,480,750,224/175,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,638.01

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