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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,871 and 381,751.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,871 and 381,751.50 is: 823,957.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,871 : 381,751.50 = 381,751.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,871/381,751.50 = 381,751.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,871x = 381,751.50 × 381,751.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,871x = 145,734,207,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,734,207,752.25/176,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,957.62

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