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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,398 and 385,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,398 and 385,788 is: 848,540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,398 : 385,788 = 385,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,398/385,788 = 385,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,398x = 385,788 × 385,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,398x = 148,832,380,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,832,380,944/175,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,540.92

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