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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,893 and 176,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,893 and 176,762 is: 368,049.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,893 : 176,762 = 176,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,893/176,762 = 176,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,893x = 176,762 × 176,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,893x = 31,244,804,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,244,804,644/84,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,049.25

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