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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,958 and 383,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,958 and 383,680 is: 836,622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,958 : 383,680 = 383,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,958/383,680 = 383,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,958x = 383,680 × 383,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,958x = 147,210,342,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,210,342,400/175,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,622.05

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