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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,259 and 264,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,259 and 264,780 is: 397,758.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,259 : 264,780 = 264,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,259/264,780 = 264,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,259x = 264,780 × 264,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,259x = 70,108,448,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,108,448,400/176,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,758.12

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