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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,285 and 361,957

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,285 and 361,957 is: 743,187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,285 : 361,957 = 361,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,285/361,957 = 361,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,285x = 361,957 × 361,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,285x = 131,012,869,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,012,869,849/176,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,187.85

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