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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,472 and 261,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,472 and 261,252 is: 386,761.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,472 : 261,252 = 261,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,472/261,252 = 261,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,472x = 261,252 × 261,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,472x = 68,252,607,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,252,607,504/176,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,761.68

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