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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,569 and 381,490

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,569 and 381,490 is: 819,594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,569 : 381,490 = 381,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,569/381,490 = 381,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,569x = 381,490 × 381,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,569x = 145,534,620,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,534,620,100/177,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,594.75

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