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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,926 and 369,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,926 and 369,132 is: 774,521.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,926 : 369,132 = 369,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,926/369,132 = 369,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,926x = 369,132 × 369,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,926x = 136,258,433,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,258,433,424/175,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,521.30

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