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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,760.50 and 368,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,760.50 and 368,955 is: 792,544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,760.50 : 368,955 = 368,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,760.50/368,955 = 368,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,760.50x = 368,955 × 368,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,760.50x = 136,127,792,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,127,792,025/171,760.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,544.22

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