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Finding the Third Proportional to 178,350 and 260,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 178,350 and 260,960 is: 381,834.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,350 : 260,960 = 260,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,350/260,960 = 260,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,350x = 260,960 × 260,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,350x = 68,100,121,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,100,121,600/178,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,834.16

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