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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,766 and 381,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,766 and 381,771 is: 824,531.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,766 : 381,771 = 381,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,766/381,771 = 381,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,766x = 381,771 × 381,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,766x = 145,749,096,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,749,096,441/176,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,531.28

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