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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,833 and 357,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,833 and 357,663 is: 740,152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,833 : 357,663 = 357,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,833/357,663 = 357,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,833x = 357,663 × 357,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,833x = 127,922,821,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,922,821,569/172,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,152.76

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