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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,274 and 372,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,274 and 372,333 is: 800,073.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,274 : 372,333 = 372,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,274/372,333 = 372,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,274x = 372,333 × 372,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,274x = 138,631,862,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,631,862,889/173,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,073.08

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