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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,563 and 360,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,563 and 360,950 is: 750,649.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,563 : 360,950 = 360,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,563/360,950 = 360,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,563x = 360,950 × 360,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,563x = 130,284,902,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,284,902,500/173,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,649.06

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