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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,050 and 380,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,050 and 380,159 is: 820,908.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,050 : 380,159 = 380,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,050/380,159 = 380,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,050x = 380,159 × 380,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,050x = 144,520,865,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,520,865,281/176,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,908.07

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