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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,961 and 395,745

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,961 and 395,745 is: 916,080.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,961 : 395,745 = 395,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,961/395,745 = 395,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,961x = 395,745 × 395,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,961x = 156,614,105,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,614,105,025/170,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916,080.89

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