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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,730 and 275,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,730 and 275,313 is: 436,293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,730 : 275,313 = 275,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,730/275,313 = 275,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,730x = 275,313 × 275,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,730x = 75,797,247,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,797,247,969/173,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,293.37

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