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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,988 and 372,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,988 and 372,652 is: 802,769.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,988 : 372,652 = 372,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,988/372,652 = 372,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,988x = 372,652 × 372,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,988x = 138,869,513,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,869,513,104/172,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,769.63

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