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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,232 and 360,231

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,232 and 360,231 is: 749,090.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,232 : 360,231 = 360,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,232/360,231 = 360,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,232x = 360,231 × 360,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,232x = 129,766,373,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,766,373,361/173,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,090.08

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