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Finding the Third Proportional to 178,812 and 372,171.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 178,812 and 372,171.75 is: 774,622.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,812 : 372,171.75 = 372,171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,812/372,171.75 = 372,171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,812x = 372,171.75 × 372,171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,812x = 138,511,811,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,511,811,498.06/178,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,622.57

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