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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,850 and 259,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,850 and 259,278 is: 388,921.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,850 : 259,278 = 259,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,850/259,278 = 259,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,850x = 259,278 × 259,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,850x = 67,225,081,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,225,081,284/172,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,921.50

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