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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,246.50 and 253,446.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,246.50 and 253,446.75 is: 372,926.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,246.50 : 253,446.75 = 253,446.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,246.50/253,446.75 = 253,446.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,246.50x = 253,446.75 × 253,446.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,246.50x = 64,235,255,085.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,235,255,085.56/172,246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,926.33

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