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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,966.50 and 378,738

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,966.50 and 378,738 is: 829,307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,966.50 : 378,738 = 378,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,966.50/378,738 = 378,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,966.50x = 378,738 × 378,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,966.50x = 143,442,472,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,442,472,644/172,966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,307.83

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