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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,807 and 258,034.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,807 and 258,034.50 is: 387,538.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,807 : 258,034.50 = 258,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,807/258,034.50 = 258,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,807x = 258,034.50 × 258,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,807x = 66,581,803,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,581,803,190.25/171,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,538.36

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