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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,744 and 373,959

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,744 and 373,959 is: 791,231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,744 : 373,959 = 373,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,744/373,959 = 373,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,744x = 373,959 × 373,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,744x = 139,845,333,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,845,333,681/176,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,231.01

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