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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,247 and 372,586.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,247 and 372,586.50 is: 787,648.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,247 : 372,586.50 = 372,586.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,247/372,586.50 = 372,586.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,247x = 372,586.50 × 372,586.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,247x = 138,820,699,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,820,699,982.25/176,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,648.58

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