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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,580 and 383,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,580 and 383,262 is: 831,859.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,580 : 383,262 = 383,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,580/383,262 = 383,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,580x = 383,262 × 383,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,580x = 146,889,760,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,889,760,644/176,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,859.56

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