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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,975 and 376,242.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,975 and 376,242.50 is: 818,375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,975 : 376,242.50 = 376,242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,975/376,242.50 = 376,242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,975x = 376,242.50 × 376,242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,975x = 141,558,418,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,558,418,806.25/172,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,375.02

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