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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,412 and 385,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,412 and 385,810 is: 848,569.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,412 : 385,810 = 385,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,412/385,810 = 385,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,412x = 385,810 × 385,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,412x = 148,849,356,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,849,356,100/175,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,569.97

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