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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,332 and 372,535

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,332 and 372,535 is: 800,673.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,332 : 372,535 = 372,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,332/372,535 = 372,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,332x = 372,535 × 372,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,332x = 138,782,326,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,782,326,225/173,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,673.43

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