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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,570 and 414,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,570 and 414,198 is: 977,160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,570 : 414,198 = 414,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,570/414,198 = 414,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,570x = 414,198 × 414,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,570x = 171,559,983,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,559,983,204/175,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,160.01

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