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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,005 and 370,990

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,005 and 370,990 is: 804,851.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,005 : 370,990 = 370,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,005/370,990 = 370,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,005x = 370,990 × 370,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,005x = 137,633,580,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,633,580,100/171,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,851.20

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