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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,550 and 416,429

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,550 and 416,429 is: 982,232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,550 : 416,429 = 416,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,550/416,429 = 416,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,550x = 416,429 × 416,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,550x = 173,413,112,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,413,112,041/176,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,232.30

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