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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,252 and 385,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,252 and 385,608 is: 838,882.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,252 : 385,608 = 385,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,252/385,608 = 385,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,252x = 385,608 × 385,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,252x = 148,693,529,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,693,529,664/177,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,882.10

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