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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,951 and 383,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,951 and 383,658 is: 836,559.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,951 : 383,658 = 383,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,951/383,658 = 383,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,951x = 383,658 × 383,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,951x = 147,193,460,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,193,460,964/175,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,559.39

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