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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,977 and 415,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,977 and 415,008 is: 978,716.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,977 : 415,008 = 415,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,977/415,008 = 415,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,977x = 415,008 × 415,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,977x = 172,231,640,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,231,640,064/175,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,716.76

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