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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,388 and 378,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,388 and 378,801 is: 818,130.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,388 : 378,801 = 378,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,388/378,801 = 378,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,388x = 378,801 × 378,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,388x = 143,490,197,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,490,197,601/175,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,130.08

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