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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,836 and 418,643

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,836 and 418,643 is: 1,008,202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,836 : 418,643 = 418,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,836/418,643 = 418,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,836x = 418,643 × 418,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,836x = 175,261,961,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,261,961,449/173,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008,202.91

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