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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,581 and 360,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,581 and 360,983 is: 750,708.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,581 : 360,983 = 360,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,581/360,983 = 360,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,581x = 360,983 × 360,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,581x = 130,308,726,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,308,726,289/173,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,708.47

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