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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,942.50 and 372,565.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,942.50 and 372,565.50 is: 802,608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,942.50 : 372,565.50 = 372,565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,942.50/372,565.50 = 372,565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,942.50x = 372,565.50 × 372,565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,942.50x = 138,805,051,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,805,051,790.25/172,942.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,608.10

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