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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,643 and 381,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,643 and 381,638 is: 819,889.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,643 : 381,638 = 381,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,643/381,638 = 381,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,643x = 381,638 × 381,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,643x = 145,647,563,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,647,563,044/177,643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,889.12

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