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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,936 and 372,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,936 and 372,556 is: 802,597.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,936 : 372,556 = 372,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,936/372,556 = 372,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,936x = 372,556 × 372,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,936x = 138,797,973,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,797,973,136/172,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,597.34

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