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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,627.50 and 264,955.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,627.50 and 264,955.50 is: 406,664.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,627.50 : 264,955.50 = 264,955.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,627.50/264,955.50 = 264,955.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,627.50x = 264,955.50 × 264,955.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,627.50x = 70,201,416,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,201,416,980.25/172,627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,664.16

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