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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,958 and 385,017

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,958 and 385,017 is: 837,702.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,958 : 385,017 = 385,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,958/385,017 = 385,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,958x = 385,017 × 385,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,958x = 148,238,090,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,238,090,289/176,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,702.11

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