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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,176 and 376,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,176 and 376,176 is: 501,489.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,176 : 376,176 = 376,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,176/376,176 = 376,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,176x = 376,176 × 376,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,176x = 141,508,382,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,508,382,976/282,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,489.79

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