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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,596 and 385,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,596 and 385,368 is: 860,439.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,596 : 385,368 = 385,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,596/385,368 = 385,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,596x = 385,368 × 385,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,596x = 148,508,495,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,508,495,424/172,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,439.96

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