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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,374 and 372,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,374 and 372,611 is: 800,806.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,374 : 372,611 = 372,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,374/372,611 = 372,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,374x = 372,611 × 372,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,374x = 138,838,957,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,838,957,321/173,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,806.10

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