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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,746 and 275,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,746 and 275,340 is: 436,338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,746 : 275,340 = 275,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,746/275,340 = 275,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,746x = 275,340 × 275,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,746x = 75,812,115,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,812,115,600/173,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,338.77

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