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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,864 and 366,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,864 and 366,718 is: 773,490.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,864 : 366,718 = 366,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,864/366,718 = 366,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,864x = 366,718 × 366,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,864x = 134,482,091,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,482,091,524/173,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,490.15

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