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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,335.38 and 380,559.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,335.38 and 380,559.75 is: 825,992.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,335.38 : 380,559.75 = 380,559.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,335.38/380,559.75 = 380,559.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,335.38x = 380,559.75 × 380,559.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,335.38x = 144,825,723,320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,825,723,320.06/175,335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,992.61

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