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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,562 and 265,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,562 and 265,237 is: 398,447.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,562 : 265,237 = 265,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,562/265,237 = 265,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,562x = 265,237 × 265,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,562x = 70,350,666,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,350,666,169/176,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,447.38

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