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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,006 and 375,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,006 and 375,550 is: 815,219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,006 : 375,550 = 375,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,006/375,550 = 375,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,006x = 375,550 × 375,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,006x = 141,037,802,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,037,802,500/173,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,219.14

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