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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,688 and 383,481

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,688 and 383,481 is: 832,301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,688 : 383,481 = 383,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,688/383,481 = 383,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,688x = 383,481 × 383,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,688x = 147,057,677,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,057,677,361/176,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,301.44

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