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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,956 and 372,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,956 and 372,592 is: 802,659.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,956 : 372,592 = 372,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,956/372,592 = 372,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,956x = 372,592 × 372,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,956x = 138,824,798,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,824,798,464/172,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,659.63

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