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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,832 and 266,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,832 and 266,618 is: 411,296.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,832 : 266,618 = 266,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,832/266,618 = 266,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,832x = 266,618 × 266,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,832x = 71,085,157,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,085,157,924/172,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,296.28

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