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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,008.44 and 371,220.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,008.44 and 371,220.19 is: 805,834.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,008.44 : 371,220.19 = 371,220.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,008.44/371,220.19 = 371,220.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,008.44x = 371,220.19 × 371,220.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,008.44x = 137,804,427,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,804,427,607.54/171,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,834.08

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