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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,783 and 257,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,783 and 257,842 is: 384,774.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,783 : 257,842 = 257,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,783/257,842 = 257,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,783x = 257,842 × 257,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,783x = 66,482,496,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,482,496,964/172,783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,774.53

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