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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,613 and 370,090

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,613 and 370,090 is: 793,489.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,613 : 370,090 = 370,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,613/370,090 = 370,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,613x = 370,090 × 370,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,613x = 136,966,608,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,966,608,100/172,613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,489.53

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