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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,220 and 264,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,220 and 264,384 is: 396,657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,220 : 264,384 = 264,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,220/264,384 = 264,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,220x = 264,384 × 264,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,220x = 69,898,899,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,898,899,456/176,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,657.02

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