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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,954 and 264,783

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,954 and 264,783 is: 396,204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,954 : 264,783 = 264,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,954/264,783 = 264,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,954x = 264,783 × 264,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,954x = 70,110,037,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,110,037,089/176,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,204.87

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