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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,608 and 380,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,608 and 380,408 is: 814,773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,608 : 380,408 = 380,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,608/380,408 = 380,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,608x = 380,408 × 380,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,608x = 144,710,246,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,710,246,464/177,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,773.24

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