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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,284 and 383,738

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,284 and 383,738 is: 840,092.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,284 : 383,738 = 383,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,284/383,738 = 383,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,284x = 383,738 × 383,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,284x = 147,254,852,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,254,852,644/175,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,092.95

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