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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,560 and 381,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,560 and 381,472 is: 819,558.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,560 : 381,472 = 381,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,560/381,472 = 381,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,560x = 381,472 × 381,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,560x = 145,520,886,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,520,886,784/177,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,558.95

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