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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,112 and 371,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,112 and 371,664 is: 784,353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,112 : 371,664 = 371,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,112/371,664 = 371,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,112x = 371,664 × 371,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,112x = 138,134,128,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,134,128,896/176,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,353.87

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