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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,034 and 383,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,034 and 383,578 is: 831,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,034 : 383,578 = 383,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,034/383,578 = 383,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,034x = 383,578 × 383,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,034x = 147,132,082,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,132,082,084/177,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,095.06

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