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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,242 and 283,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,242 and 283,712 is: 456,715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,242 : 283,712 = 283,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,242/283,712 = 283,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,242x = 283,712 × 283,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,242x = 80,492,498,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,492,498,944/176,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,715.76

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