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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,034 and 380,126

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,034 and 380,126 is: 820,840.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,034 : 380,126 = 380,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,034/380,126 = 380,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,034x = 380,126 × 380,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,034x = 144,495,775,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,495,775,876/176,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,840.16

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