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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,365 and 370,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,365 and 370,202 is: 777,078.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,365 : 370,202 = 370,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,365/370,202 = 370,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,365x = 370,202 × 370,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,365x = 137,049,520,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,049,520,804/176,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,078.90

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