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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,738.78 and 363,938.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,738.78 and 363,938.91 is: 753,684.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,738.78 : 363,938.91 = 363,938.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,738.78/363,938.91 = 363,938.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,738.78x = 363,938.91 × 363,938.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,738.78x = 132,451,527,482.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,451,527,482.45/175,738.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,684.11

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