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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,246 and 382,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,246 and 382,924 is: 836,714.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,246 : 382,924 = 382,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,246/382,924 = 382,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,246x = 382,924 × 382,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,246x = 146,630,789,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,630,789,776/175,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,714.05

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