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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,364 and 268,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,364 and 268,238 is: 407,972.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,364 : 268,238 = 268,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,364/268,238 = 268,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,364x = 268,238 × 268,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,364x = 71,951,624,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,951,624,644/176,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,972.29

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