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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,994 and 382,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,994 and 382,162 is: 825,156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,994 : 382,162 = 382,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,994/382,162 = 382,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,994x = 382,162 × 382,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,994x = 146,047,794,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,047,794,244/176,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,156.75

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