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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,208 and 283,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,208 and 283,722 is: 456,836.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,208 : 283,722 = 283,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,208/283,722 = 283,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,208x = 283,722 × 283,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,208x = 80,498,173,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,498,173,284/176,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,836.09

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