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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,569 and 369,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,569 and 369,128 is: 789,571.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,569 : 369,128 = 369,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,569/369,128 = 369,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,569x = 369,128 × 369,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,569x = 136,255,480,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,255,480,384/172,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,571.01

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