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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,804 and 385,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,804 and 385,128 is: 834,197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,804 : 385,128 = 385,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,804/385,128 = 385,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,804x = 385,128 × 385,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,804x = 148,323,576,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,323,576,384/177,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,197.07

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