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Finding the Third Proportional to 178,022 and 385,447

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Solution

The third proportional to 178,022 and 385,447 is: 834,556.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,022 : 385,447 = 385,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,022/385,447 = 385,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,022x = 385,447 × 385,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,022x = 148,569,389,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,569,389,809/178,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,556.35

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