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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,314 and 257,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,314 and 257,436 is: 384,607.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,314 : 257,436 = 257,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,314/257,436 = 257,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,314x = 257,436 × 257,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,314x = 66,273,294,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,273,294,096/172,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,607.72

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