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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,995.50 and 371,511

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,995.50 and 371,511 is: 807,158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,995.50 : 371,511 = 371,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,995.50/371,511 = 371,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,995.50x = 371,511 × 371,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,995.50x = 138,020,423,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,020,423,121/170,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,158.22

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