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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,628 and 381,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,628 and 381,608 is: 819,829.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,628 : 381,608 = 381,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,628/381,608 = 381,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,628x = 381,608 × 381,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,628x = 145,624,665,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,624,665,664/177,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,829.45

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