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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,328 and 284,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,328 and 284,856 is: 462,806.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,328 : 284,856 = 284,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,328/284,856 = 284,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,328x = 284,856 × 284,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,328x = 81,142,940,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,142,940,736/175,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,806.52

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