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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,905.50 and 370,213.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,905.50 and 370,213.50 is: 774,752.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,905.50 : 370,213.50 = 370,213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,905.50/370,213.50 = 370,213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,905.50x = 370,213.50 × 370,213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,905.50x = 137,058,035,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,058,035,582.25/176,905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,752.82

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