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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,341 and 264,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,341 and 264,510 is: 396,762.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,341 : 264,510 = 264,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,341/264,510 = 264,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,341x = 264,510 × 264,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,341x = 69,965,540,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,965,540,100/176,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,762.75

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