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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,881 and 370,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,881 and 370,727 is: 790,417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,881 : 370,727 = 370,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,881/370,727 = 370,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,881x = 370,727 × 370,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,881x = 137,438,508,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,438,508,529/173,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,417.06

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