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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,552 and 285,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,552 and 285,216 is: 463,385.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,552 : 285,216 = 285,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,552/285,216 = 285,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,552x = 285,216 × 285,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,552x = 81,348,166,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,348,166,656/175,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,385.02

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