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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,853.50 and 376,924.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,853.50 and 376,924.50 is: 826,704.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,853.50 : 376,924.50 = 376,924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,853.50/376,924.50 = 376,924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,853.50x = 376,924.50 × 376,924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,853.50x = 142,072,078,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,072,078,700.25/171,853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,704.60

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