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Finding the Third Proportional to 178,970 and 385,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 178,970 and 385,966 is: 832,372.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,970 : 385,966 = 385,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,970/385,966 = 385,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,970x = 385,966 × 385,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,970x = 148,969,753,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,969,753,156/178,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,372.76

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