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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,836 and 268,245

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,836 and 268,245 is: 416,321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,836 : 268,245 = 268,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,836/268,245 = 268,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,836x = 268,245 × 268,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,836x = 71,955,380,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,955,380,025/172,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,321.72

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