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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,588 and 365,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,588 and 365,744 is: 775,075.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,588 : 365,744 = 365,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,588/365,744 = 365,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,588x = 365,744 × 365,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,588x = 133,768,673,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,768,673,536/172,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,075.17

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