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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,912 and 264,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,912 and 264,720 is: 396,110.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,912 : 264,720 = 264,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,912/264,720 = 264,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,912x = 264,720 × 264,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,912x = 70,076,678,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,076,678,400/176,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,110.37

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