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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,920 and 264,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,920 and 264,628 is: 404,973.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,920 : 264,628 = 264,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,920/264,628 = 264,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,920x = 264,628 × 264,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,920x = 70,027,978,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,027,978,384/172,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,973.27

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