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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,458 and 268,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,458 and 268,035 is: 404,843.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,458 : 268,035 = 268,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,458/268,035 = 268,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,458x = 268,035 × 268,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,458x = 71,842,761,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,842,761,225/177,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,843.74

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