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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,071 and 375,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,071 and 375,668 is: 815,425.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,071 : 375,668 = 375,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,071/375,668 = 375,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,071x = 375,668 × 375,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,071x = 141,126,446,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,126,446,224/173,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,425.15

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