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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,515 and 237,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,515 and 237,558 is: 327,124.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,515 : 237,558 = 237,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,515/237,558 = 237,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,515x = 237,558 × 237,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,515x = 56,433,803,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,433,803,364/172,515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,124.04

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