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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,283 and 268,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,283 and 268,558 is: 409,134.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,283 : 268,558 = 268,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,283/268,558 = 268,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,283x = 268,558 × 268,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,283x = 72,123,399,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,123,399,364/176,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,134.17

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