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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,278.50 and 268,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,278.50 and 268,548 is: 409,114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,278.50 : 268,548 = 268,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,278.50/268,548 = 268,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,278.50x = 268,548 × 268,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,278.50x = 72,118,028,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,118,028,304/176,278.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,114.15

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