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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,966 and 376,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,966 and 376,712 is: 815,745.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,966 : 376,712 = 376,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,966/376,712 = 376,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,966x = 376,712 × 376,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,966x = 141,911,930,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,911,930,944/173,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,745.21

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