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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,514 and 370,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,514 and 370,710 is: 765,544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,514 : 370,710 = 370,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,514/370,710 = 370,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,514x = 370,710 × 370,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,514x = 137,425,904,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,425,904,100/179,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,544.21

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