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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,891 and 366,459

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,891 and 366,459 is: 772,278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,891 : 366,459 = 366,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,891/366,459 = 366,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,891x = 366,459 × 366,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,891x = 134,292,198,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,292,198,681/173,891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,278.03

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