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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,608 and 370,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,608 and 370,080 is: 793,469.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,608 : 370,080 = 370,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,608/370,080 = 370,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,608x = 370,080 × 370,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,608x = 136,959,206,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,959,206,400/172,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,469.63

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