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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,748 and 373,792.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,748 and 373,792.50 is: 808,813.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,748 : 373,792.50 = 373,792.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,748/373,792.50 = 373,792.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,748x = 373,792.50 × 373,792.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,748x = 139,720,833,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,720,833,056.25/172,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,813.03

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