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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,872 and 376,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,872 and 376,032 is: 817,946.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,872 : 376,032 = 376,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,872/376,032 = 376,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,872x = 376,032 × 376,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,872x = 141,400,065,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,400,065,024/172,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,946.60

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