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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,773 and 173,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,773 and 173,664 is: 253,922.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,773 : 173,664 = 173,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,773/173,664 = 173,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,773x = 173,664 × 173,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,773x = 30,159,184,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,159,184,896/118,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,922.90

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