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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,300 and 375,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,300 and 375,030 is: 811,583.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,300 : 375,030 = 375,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,300/375,030 = 375,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,300x = 375,030 × 375,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,300x = 140,647,500,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,647,500,900/173,300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,583.96

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