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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,030 and 264,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,030 and 264,864 is: 398,528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,030 : 264,864 = 264,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,030/264,864 = 264,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,030x = 264,864 × 264,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,030x = 70,152,938,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,152,938,496/176,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,528.31

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