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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,855 and 376,926.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,855 and 376,926.75 is: 826,707.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,855 : 376,926.75 = 376,926.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,855/376,926.75 = 376,926.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,855x = 376,926.75 × 376,926.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,855x = 142,073,774,865.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,073,774,865.56/171,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,707.25

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