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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,316 and 375,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,316 and 375,062 is: 811,647.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,316 : 375,062 = 375,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,316/375,062 = 375,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,316x = 375,062 × 375,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,316x = 140,671,503,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,671,503,844/173,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,647.53

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