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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,079 and 366,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,079 and 366,750 is: 763,893.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,079 : 366,750 = 366,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,079/366,750 = 366,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,079x = 366,750 × 366,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,079x = 134,505,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,505,562,500/176,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,893.27

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