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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,536 and 355,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,536 and 355,440 is: 732,239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,536 : 355,440 = 355,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,536/355,440 = 355,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,536x = 355,440 × 355,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,536x = 126,337,593,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,337,593,600/172,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,239.03

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