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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,176 and 385,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,176 and 385,344 is: 847,661.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,176 : 385,344 = 385,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,176/385,344 = 385,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,176x = 385,344 × 385,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,176x = 148,489,998,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,489,998,336/175,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,661.77

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