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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,624 and 370,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,624 and 370,912 is: 765,909.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,624 : 370,912 = 370,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,624/370,912 = 370,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,624x = 370,912 × 370,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,624x = 137,575,711,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,575,711,744/179,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,909.41

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