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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,679.50 and 196,708.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,679.50 and 196,708.50 is: 225,386.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,679.50 : 196,708.50 = 196,708.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,679.50/196,708.50 = 196,708.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,679.50x = 196,708.50 × 196,708.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,679.50x = 38,694,233,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,694,233,972.25/171,679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,386.46

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