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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,044 and 176,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,044 and 176,682 is: 264,448.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,044 : 176,682 = 176,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,044/176,682 = 176,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,044x = 176,682 × 176,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,044x = 31,216,529,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,216,529,124/118,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,448.25

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