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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,420 and 372,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,420 and 372,072 is: 807,592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,420 : 372,072 = 372,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,420/372,072 = 372,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,420x = 372,072 × 372,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,420x = 138,437,573,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,437,573,184/171,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,592.89

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