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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,046 and 370,458

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,046 and 370,458 is: 797,688.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,046 : 370,458 = 370,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,046/370,458 = 370,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,046x = 370,458 × 370,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,046x = 137,239,129,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,239,129,764/172,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,688.58

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