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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,950.50 and 366,823.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,950.50 and 366,823.50 is: 787,125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,950.50 : 366,823.50 = 366,823.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,950.50/366,823.50 = 366,823.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,950.50x = 366,823.50 × 366,823.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,950.50x = 134,559,480,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,559,480,152.25/170,950.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,125.40

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