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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,291 and 380,389

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,291 and 380,389 is: 825,460.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,291 : 380,389 = 380,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,291/380,389 = 380,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,291x = 380,389 × 380,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,291x = 144,695,791,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,695,791,321/175,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,460.47

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