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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,016 and 371,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,016 and 371,233 is: 805,854.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,016 : 371,233 = 371,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,016/371,233 = 371,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,016x = 371,233 × 371,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,016x = 137,813,940,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,813,940,289/171,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,854.07

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