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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,256 and 372,604.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,256 and 372,604.50 is: 787,684.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,256 : 372,604.50 = 372,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,256/372,604.50 = 372,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,256x = 372,604.50 × 372,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,256x = 138,834,113,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,834,113,420.25/176,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,684.47

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