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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,727 and 363,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,727 and 363,822 is: 748,988.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,727 : 363,822 = 363,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,727/363,822 = 363,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,727x = 363,822 × 363,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,727x = 132,366,447,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,366,447,684/176,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,988.26

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