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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,046 and 380,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,046 and 380,151 is: 820,892.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,046 : 380,151 = 380,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,046/380,151 = 380,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,046x = 380,151 × 380,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,046x = 144,514,782,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,514,782,801/176,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,892.17

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