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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,674 and 392,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,674 and 392,720 is: 868,044.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,674 : 392,720 = 392,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,674/392,720 = 392,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,674x = 392,720 × 392,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,674x = 154,228,998,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,228,998,400/177,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,044.84

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