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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,812.25 and 261,364.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,812.25 and 261,364.50 is: 397,593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,812.25 : 261,364.50 = 261,364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,812.25/261,364.50 = 261,364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,812.25x = 261,364.50 × 261,364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,812.25x = 68,311,401,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,311,401,860.25/171,812.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,593.31

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