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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,395.22 and 381,084.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,395.22 and 381,084.75 is: 823,296.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,395.22 : 381,084.75 = 381,084.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,395.22/381,084.75 = 381,084.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,395.22x = 381,084.75 × 381,084.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,395.22x = 145,225,586,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,225,586,682.56/176,395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,296.62

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