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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,044 and 383,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,044 and 383,664 is: 850,639.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,044 : 383,664 = 383,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,044/383,664 = 383,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,044x = 383,664 × 383,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,044x = 147,198,064,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,198,064,896/173,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,639.52

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