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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,342 and 364,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,342 and 364,555 is: 771,143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,342 : 364,555 = 364,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,342/364,555 = 364,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,342x = 364,555 × 364,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,342x = 132,900,348,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,900,348,025/172,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,143.12

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