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Finding the Third Proportional to 174,996 and 361,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 174,996 and 361,656 is: 747,417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,996 : 361,656 = 361,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,996/361,656 = 361,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,996x = 361,656 × 361,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,996x = 130,795,062,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,795,062,336/174,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,417.44

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