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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,069 and 371,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,069 and 371,578 is: 784,182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,069 : 371,578 = 371,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,069/371,578 = 371,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,069x = 371,578 × 371,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,069x = 138,070,210,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,070,210,084/176,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,182.39

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