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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,396.06 and 264,991.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,396.06 and 264,991.50 is: 398,084.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,396.06 : 264,991.50 = 264,991.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,396.06/264,991.50 = 264,991.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,396.06x = 264,991.50 × 264,991.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,396.06x = 70,220,495,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,220,495,072.25/176,396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,084.25

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