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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,924 and 376,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,924 and 376,136 is: 818,153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,924 : 376,136 = 376,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,924/376,136 = 376,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,924x = 376,136 × 376,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,924x = 141,478,290,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,478,290,496/172,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,153.01

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