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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,290 and 264,819

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,290 and 264,819 is: 397,805.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,290 : 264,819 = 264,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,290/264,819 = 264,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,290x = 264,819 × 264,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,290x = 70,129,102,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,129,102,761/176,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,805.34

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