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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,884 and 255,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,884 and 255,348 is: 377,146.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,884 : 255,348 = 255,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,884/255,348 = 255,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,884x = 255,348 × 255,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,884x = 65,202,601,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,202,601,104/172,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,146.53

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