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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,967 and 382,205

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,967 and 382,205 is: 825,468.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,967 : 382,205 = 382,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,967/382,205 = 382,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,967x = 382,205 × 382,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,967x = 146,080,662,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,080,662,025/176,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,468.38

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