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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,992.75 and 360,186.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,992.75 and 360,186.75 is: 737,158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,992.75 : 360,186.75 = 360,186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,992.75/360,186.75 = 360,186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,992.75x = 360,186.75 × 360,186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,992.75x = 129,734,494,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,734,494,875.56/175,992.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,158.18

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