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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,995.63 and 404,695.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,995.63 and 404,695.13 is: 952,222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,995.63 : 404,695.13 = 404,695.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,995.63/404,695.13 = 404,695.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,995.63x = 404,695.13 × 404,695.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,995.63x = 163,778,144,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,778,144,198.77/171,995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,222.73

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