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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,767.50 and 381,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,767.50 and 381,774 is: 824,537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,767.50 : 381,774 = 381,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,767.50/381,774 = 381,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,767.50x = 381,774 × 381,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,767.50x = 145,751,387,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,751,387,076/176,767.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,537.24

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