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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,975 and 382,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,975 and 382,125 is: 825,085.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,975 : 382,125 = 382,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,975/382,125 = 382,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,975x = 382,125 × 382,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,975x = 146,019,515,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,019,515,625/176,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,085.55

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