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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,524 and 237,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,524 and 237,570 is: 327,140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,524 : 237,570 = 237,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,524/237,570 = 237,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,524x = 237,570 × 237,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,524x = 56,439,504,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,439,504,900/172,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,140.02

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