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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,341 and 380,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,341 and 380,570 is: 826,010.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,341 : 380,570 = 380,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,341/380,570 = 380,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,341x = 380,570 × 380,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,341x = 144,833,524,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,833,524,900/175,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,010.60

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