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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,364 and 416,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,364 and 416,250 is: 982,423.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,364 : 416,250 = 416,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,364/416,250 = 416,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,364x = 416,250 × 416,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,364x = 173,264,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,264,062,500/176,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,423.07

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