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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,062 and 370,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,062 and 370,486 is: 797,734.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,062 : 370,486 = 370,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,062/370,486 = 370,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,062x = 370,486 × 370,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,062x = 137,259,876,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,259,876,196/172,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,734.98

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