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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,289 and 365,035.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,289 and 365,035.50 is: 773,415.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,289 : 365,035.50 = 365,035.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,289/365,035.50 = 365,035.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,289x = 365,035.50 × 365,035.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,289x = 133,250,916,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,250,916,260.25/172,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,415.11

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