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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,701.50 and 368,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,701.50 and 368,307 is: 767,679.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,701.50 : 368,307 = 368,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,701.50/368,307 = 368,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,701.50x = 368,307 × 368,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,701.50x = 135,650,046,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,650,046,249/176,701.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,679.09

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