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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,358 and 372,581

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,358 and 372,581 is: 800,751.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,358 : 372,581 = 372,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,358/372,581 = 372,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,358x = 372,581 × 372,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,358x = 138,816,601,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,816,601,561/173,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,751.06

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