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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,564 and 381,479

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,564 and 381,479 is: 819,570.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,564 : 381,479 = 381,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,564/381,479 = 381,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,564x = 381,479 × 381,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,564x = 145,526,227,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,526,227,441/177,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,570.56

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