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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,326 and 360,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,326 and 360,260 is: 748,804.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,326 : 360,260 = 360,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,326/360,260 = 360,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,326x = 360,260 × 360,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,326x = 129,787,267,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,787,267,600/173,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,804.38

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