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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,766 and 381,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,766 and 381,545 is: 823,555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,766 : 381,545 = 381,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,766/381,545 = 381,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,766x = 381,545 × 381,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,766x = 145,576,587,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,576,587,025/176,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,555.36

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