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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,043.38 and 376,994.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,043.38 and 376,994.25 is: 807,327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,043.38 : 376,994.25 = 376,994.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,043.38/376,994.25 = 376,994.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,043.38x = 376,994.25 × 376,994.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,043.38x = 142,124,664,533.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,124,664,533.06/176,043.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,327.54

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