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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,836 and 361,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,836 and 361,842 is: 740,401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,836 : 361,842 = 361,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,836/361,842 = 361,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,836x = 361,842 × 361,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,836x = 130,929,632,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,929,632,964/176,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,401.46

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