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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,281.31 and 268,555.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,281.31 and 268,555.22 is: 409,129.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,281.31 : 268,555.22 = 268,555.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,281.31/268,555.22 = 268,555.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,281.31x = 268,555.22 × 268,555.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,281.31x = 72,121,905,517.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,121,905,517.86/176,281.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,129.62

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