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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,873 and 370,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,873 and 370,712 is: 790,389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,873 : 370,712 = 370,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,873/370,712 = 370,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,873x = 370,712 × 370,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,873x = 137,427,386,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,427,386,944/173,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,389.46

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