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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,661 and 414,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,661 and 414,524 is: 978,191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,661 : 414,524 = 414,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,661/414,524 = 414,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,661x = 414,524 × 414,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,661x = 171,830,146,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,830,146,576/175,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,191.78

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