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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,168 and 385,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,168 and 385,368 is: 838,235.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,168 : 385,368 = 385,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,168/385,368 = 385,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,168x = 385,368 × 385,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,168x = 148,508,495,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,508,495,424/177,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,235.43

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