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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,869.50 and 399,228.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,869.50 and 399,228.50 is: 932,778.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,869.50 : 399,228.50 = 399,228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,869.50/399,228.50 = 399,228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,869.50x = 399,228.50 × 399,228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,869.50x = 159,383,395,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,383,395,212.25/170,869.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932,778.50

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