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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,031 and 380,122.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,031 and 380,122.50 is: 820,839.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,031 : 380,122.50 = 380,122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,031/380,122.50 = 380,122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,031x = 380,122.50 × 380,122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,031x = 144,493,115,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,493,115,006.25/176,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,839.03

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