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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,381 and 384,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,381 and 384,270 is: 832,464.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,381 : 384,270 = 384,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,381/384,270 = 384,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,381x = 384,270 × 384,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,381x = 147,663,432,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,663,432,900/177,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,464.77

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