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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,221 and 391,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,221 and 391,682 is: 870,581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,221 : 391,682 = 391,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,221/391,682 = 391,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,221x = 391,682 × 391,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,221x = 153,414,789,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,414,789,124/176,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870,581.76

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