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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,630.63 and 382,583.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,630.63 and 382,583.25 is: 828,678.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,630.63 : 382,583.25 = 382,583.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,630.63/382,583.25 = 382,583.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,630.63x = 382,583.25 × 382,583.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,630.63x = 146,369,943,180.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,369,943,180.56/176,630.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,678.17

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