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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,697 and 385,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,697 and 385,252 is: 844,744.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,697 : 385,252 = 385,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,697/385,252 = 385,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,697x = 385,252 × 385,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,697x = 148,419,103,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,419,103,504/175,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844,744.67

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