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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,382 and 372,630

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,382 and 372,630 is: 800,850.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,382 : 372,630 = 372,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,382/372,630 = 372,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,382x = 372,630 × 372,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,382x = 138,853,116,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,853,116,900/173,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,850.82

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