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Finding the Third Proportional to 178,812 and 372,172.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 178,812 and 372,172.50 is: 774,625.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,812 : 372,172.50 = 372,172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,812/372,172.50 = 372,172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,812x = 372,172.50 × 372,172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,812x = 138,512,369,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,512,369,756.25/178,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,625.69

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