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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,510 and 269,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,510 and 269,381 is: 411,116.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,510 : 269,381 = 269,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,510/269,381 = 269,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,510x = 269,381 × 269,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,510x = 72,566,123,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,566,123,161/176,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,116.22

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