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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,190 and 366,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,190 and 366,972 is: 764,336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,190 : 366,972 = 366,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,190/366,972 = 366,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,190x = 366,972 × 366,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,190x = 134,668,448,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,668,448,784/176,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,336.50

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