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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,220 and 377,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,220 and 377,367 is: 808,114.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,220 : 377,367 = 377,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,220/377,367 = 377,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,220x = 377,367 × 377,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,220x = 142,405,852,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,405,852,689/176,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,114.02

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