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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,394 and 380,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,394 and 380,356 is: 824,832.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,394 : 380,356 = 380,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,394/380,356 = 380,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,394x = 380,356 × 380,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,394x = 144,670,686,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,670,686,736/175,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,832.59

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