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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,375.25 and 264,964.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,375.25 and 264,964.50 is: 398,050.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,375.25 : 264,964.50 = 264,964.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,375.25/264,964.50 = 264,964.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,375.25x = 264,964.50 × 264,964.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,375.25x = 70,206,186,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,206,186,260.25/176,375.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,050.10

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