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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,310 and 372,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,310 and 372,294 is: 804,380.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,310 : 372,294 = 372,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,310/372,294 = 372,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,310x = 372,294 × 372,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,310x = 138,602,822,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,602,822,436/172,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,380.61

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