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Finding the Third Proportional to 178,626 and 375,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 178,626 and 375,636 is: 789,932.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,626 : 375,636 = 375,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,626/375,636 = 375,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,626x = 375,636 × 375,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,626x = 141,102,404,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,102,404,496/178,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,932.06

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