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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,792 and 381,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,792 and 381,614 is: 823,732.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,792 : 381,614 = 381,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,792/381,614 = 381,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,792x = 381,614 × 381,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,792x = 145,629,244,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,629,244,996/176,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,732.10

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