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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,464 and 268,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,464 and 268,044 is: 404,857.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,464 : 268,044 = 268,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,464/268,044 = 268,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,464x = 268,044 × 268,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,464x = 71,847,585,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,847,585,936/177,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,857.24

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