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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,634 and 381,620

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,634 and 381,620 is: 819,853.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,634 : 381,620 = 381,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,634/381,620 = 381,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,634x = 381,620 × 381,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,634x = 145,633,824,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,633,824,400/177,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,853.32

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