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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,882 and 275,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,882 and 275,619 is: 436,881.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,882 : 275,619 = 275,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,882/275,619 = 275,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,882x = 275,619 × 275,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,882x = 75,965,833,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,965,833,161/173,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,881.52

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