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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,663 and 414,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,663 and 414,529 is: 978,204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,663 : 414,529 = 414,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,663/414,529 = 414,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,663x = 414,529 × 414,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,663x = 171,834,291,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,834,291,841/175,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,204.24

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