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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,984 and 371,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,984 and 371,836 is: 799,276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,984 : 371,836 = 371,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,984/371,836 = 371,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,984x = 371,836 × 371,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,984x = 138,262,010,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,262,010,896/172,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,276.30

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