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Finding the Third Proportional to 128,415 and 170,392.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 128,415 and 170,392.50 is: 226,092.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,415 : 170,392.50 = 170,392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,415/170,392.50 = 170,392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,415x = 170,392.50 × 170,392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,415x = 29,033,604,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,033,604,056.25/128,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,092.00

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