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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,293 and 372,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,293 and 372,370 is: 800,144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,293 : 372,370 = 372,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,293/372,370 = 372,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,293x = 372,370 × 372,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,293x = 138,659,416,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,659,416,900/173,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,144.36

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