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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,626 and 381,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,626 and 381,604 is: 819,821.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,626 : 381,604 = 381,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,626/381,604 = 381,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,626x = 381,604 × 381,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,626x = 145,621,612,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,621,612,816/177,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,821.49

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