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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,675 and 390,653

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,675 and 390,653 is: 868,705.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,675 : 390,653 = 390,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,675/390,653 = 390,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,675x = 390,653 × 390,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,675x = 152,609,766,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,609,766,409/175,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,705.09

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