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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,764 and 381,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,764 and 381,541 is: 823,547.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,764 : 381,541 = 381,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,764/381,541 = 381,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,764x = 381,541 × 381,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,764x = 145,573,534,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,573,534,681/176,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,547.41

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