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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,454 and 372,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,454 and 372,780 is: 801,163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,454 : 372,780 = 372,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,454/372,780 = 372,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,454x = 372,780 × 372,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,454x = 138,964,928,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,964,928,400/173,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,163.01

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