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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,019 and 375,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,019 and 375,414 is: 814,567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,019 : 375,414 = 375,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,019/375,414 = 375,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,019x = 375,414 × 375,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,019x = 140,935,671,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,935,671,396/173,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,567.60

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