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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,802 and 372,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,802 and 372,556 is: 789,513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,802 : 372,556 = 372,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,802/372,556 = 372,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,802x = 372,556 × 372,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,802x = 138,797,973,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,797,973,136/175,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,513.05

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