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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,964 and 374,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,964 and 374,656 is: 793,195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,964 : 374,656 = 374,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,964/374,656 = 374,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,964x = 374,656 × 374,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,964x = 140,367,118,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,367,118,336/176,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,195.89

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