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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,515 and 383,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,515 and 383,627 is: 833,751.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,515 : 383,627 = 383,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,515/383,627 = 383,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,515x = 383,627 × 383,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,515x = 147,169,675,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,169,675,129/176,515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,751.66

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