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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,002.13 and 372,242.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,002.13 and 372,242.25 is: 815,073.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,002.13 : 372,242.25 = 372,242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,002.13/372,242.25 = 372,242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,002.13x = 372,242.25 × 372,242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,002.13x = 138,564,292,685.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,564,292,685.06/170,002.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,073.89

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