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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,370 and 380,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,370 and 380,250 is: 824,485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,370 : 380,250 = 380,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,370/380,250 = 380,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,370x = 380,250 × 380,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,370x = 144,590,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,590,062,500/175,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,485.73

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