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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,423.06 and 381,034.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,423.06 and 381,034.13 is: 822,947.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,423.06 : 381,034.13 = 381,034.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,423.06/381,034.13 = 381,034.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,423.06x = 381,034.13 × 381,034.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,423.06x = 145,187,004,414.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,187,004,414.52/176,423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,947.99

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