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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,041 and 380,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,041 and 380,140 is: 820,867.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,041 : 380,140 = 380,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,041/380,140 = 380,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,041x = 380,140 × 380,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,041x = 144,506,419,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,506,419,600/176,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,867.98

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