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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,224 and 391,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,224 and 391,255 is: 883,714.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,224 : 391,255 = 391,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,224/391,255 = 391,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,224x = 391,255 × 391,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,224x = 153,080,475,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,080,475,025/173,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,714.01

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