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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,027.50 and 372,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,027.50 and 372,374 is: 815,529.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,027.50 : 372,374 = 372,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,027.50/372,374 = 372,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,027.50x = 372,374 × 372,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,027.50x = 138,662,395,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,662,395,876/170,027.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,529.23

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