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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,925.50 and 373,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,925.50 and 373,410 is: 811,020.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,925.50 : 373,410 = 373,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,925.50/373,410 = 373,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,925.50x = 373,410 × 373,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,925.50x = 139,435,028,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,435,028,100/171,925.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,020.05

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