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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,358 and 382,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,358 and 382,306 is: 833,482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,358 : 382,306 = 382,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,358/382,306 = 382,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,358x = 382,306 × 382,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,358x = 146,157,877,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,157,877,636/175,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,482.80

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