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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,867 and 366,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,867 and 366,726 is: 773,510.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,867 : 366,726 = 366,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,867/366,726 = 366,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,867x = 366,726 × 366,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,867x = 134,487,959,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,487,959,076/173,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,510.55

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