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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,362.25 and 251,187.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,362.25 and 251,187.75 is: 368,198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,362.25 : 251,187.75 = 251,187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,362.25/251,187.75 = 251,187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,362.25x = 251,187.75 × 251,187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,362.25x = 63,095,285,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,095,285,750.06/171,362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,198.28

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