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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,992 and 382,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,992 and 382,158 is: 825,148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,992 : 382,158 = 382,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,992/382,158 = 382,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,992x = 382,158 × 382,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,992x = 146,044,736,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,044,736,964/176,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,148.80

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