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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,750.38 and 366,325.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,750.38 and 366,325.88 is: 781,335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,750.38 : 366,325.88 = 366,325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,750.38/366,325.88 = 366,325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,750.38x = 366,325.88 × 366,325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,750.38x = 134,194,646,694.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,194,646,694.52/171,750.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,335.39

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