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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,374 and 360,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,374 and 360,494 is: 749,569.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,374 : 360,494 = 360,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,374/360,494 = 360,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,374x = 360,494 × 360,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,374x = 129,955,924,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,955,924,036/173,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,569.85

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