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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,968 and 385,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,968 and 385,040 is: 837,754.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,968 : 385,040 = 385,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,968/385,040 = 385,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,968x = 385,040 × 385,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,968x = 148,255,801,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,255,801,600/176,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,754.86

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