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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,883 and 370,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,883 and 370,730 is: 790,420.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,883 : 370,730 = 370,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,883/370,730 = 370,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,883x = 370,730 × 370,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,883x = 137,440,732,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,440,732,900/173,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,420.76

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