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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,035 and 264,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,035 and 264,894 is: 398,607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,035 : 264,894 = 264,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,035/264,894 = 264,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,035x = 264,894 × 264,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,035x = 70,168,831,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,168,831,236/176,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,607.27

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