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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,865 and 399,217.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,865 and 399,217.50 is: 932,751.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,865 : 399,217.50 = 399,217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,865/399,217.50 = 399,217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,865x = 399,217.50 × 399,217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,865x = 159,374,612,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,374,612,306.25/170,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932,751.66

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