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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,942 and 372,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,942 and 372,566 is: 802,612.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,942 : 372,566 = 372,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,942/372,566 = 372,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,942x = 372,566 × 372,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,942x = 138,805,424,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,805,424,356/172,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,612.58

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