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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,350 and 372,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,350 and 372,570 is: 791,607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,350 : 372,570 = 372,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,350/372,570 = 372,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,350x = 372,570 × 372,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,350x = 138,808,404,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,808,404,900/175,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,607.67

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