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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,033 and 252,989.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,033 and 252,989.50 is: 372,043.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,033 : 252,989.50 = 252,989.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,033/252,989.50 = 252,989.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,033x = 252,989.50 × 252,989.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,033x = 64,003,687,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,003,687,110.25/172,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,043.08

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