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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,327.63 and 372,524.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,327.63 and 372,524.63 is: 800,649.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,327.63 : 372,524.63 = 372,524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,327.63/372,524.63 = 372,524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,327.63x = 372,524.63 × 372,524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,327.63x = 138,774,596,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,774,596,231.39/173,327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,649.04

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