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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,832 and 361,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,832 and 361,833 is: 740,381.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,832 : 361,833 = 361,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,832/361,833 = 361,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,832x = 361,833 × 361,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,832x = 130,923,119,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,923,119,889/176,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,381.38

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