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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,904 and 264,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,904 and 264,708 is: 396,092.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,904 : 264,708 = 264,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,904/264,708 = 264,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,904x = 264,708 × 264,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,904x = 70,070,325,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,070,325,264/176,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,092.37

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