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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,263 and 264,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,263 and 264,786 is: 397,767.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,263 : 264,786 = 264,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,263/264,786 = 264,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,263x = 264,786 × 264,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,263x = 70,111,625,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,111,625,796/176,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,767.12

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