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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,242 and 371,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,242 and 371,652 is: 801,925.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,242 : 371,652 = 371,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,242/371,652 = 371,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,242x = 371,652 × 371,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,242x = 138,125,209,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,125,209,104/172,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,925.25

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