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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,786.75 and 270,466.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,786.75 and 270,466.75 is: 423,367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,786.75 : 270,466.75 = 270,466.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,786.75/270,466.75 = 270,466.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,786.75x = 270,466.75 × 270,466.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,786.75x = 73,152,262,855.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,152,262,855.56/172,786.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,367.32

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