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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,432 and 385,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,432 and 385,856 is: 848,675.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,432 : 385,856 = 385,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,432/385,856 = 385,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,432x = 385,856 × 385,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,432x = 148,884,852,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,884,852,736/175,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,675.57

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