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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,650 and 380,633

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,650 and 380,633 is: 815,544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,650 : 380,633 = 380,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,650/380,633 = 380,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,650x = 380,633 × 380,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,650x = 144,881,480,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,881,480,689/177,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,544.50

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