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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,996 and 415,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,996 and 415,026 is: 978,696.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,996 : 415,026 = 415,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,996/415,026 = 415,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,996x = 415,026 × 415,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,996x = 172,246,580,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,246,580,676/175,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,696.00

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