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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,662 and 381,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,662 and 381,676 is: 819,964.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,662 : 381,676 = 381,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,662/381,676 = 381,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,662x = 381,676 × 381,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,662x = 145,676,568,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,676,568,976/177,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,964.70

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