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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,747.63 and 373,966.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,747.63 and 373,966.88 is: 791,248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,747.63 : 373,966.88 = 373,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,747.63/373,966.88 = 373,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,747.63x = 373,966.88 × 373,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,747.63x = 139,851,223,597.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,851,223,597.27/176,747.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,248.11

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