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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,924 and 372,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,924 and 372,524 is: 802,515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,924 : 372,524 = 372,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,924/372,524 = 372,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,924x = 372,524 × 372,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,924x = 138,774,130,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,774,130,576/172,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,515.15

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