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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,034 and 237,719.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,034 and 237,719.75 is: 328,485.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,034 : 237,719.75 = 237,719.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,034/237,719.75 = 237,719.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,034x = 237,719.75 × 237,719.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,034x = 56,510,679,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,510,679,540.06/172,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,485.53

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