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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,027 and 369,267.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,027 and 369,267.75 is: 797,293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,027 : 369,267.75 = 369,267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,027/369,267.75 = 369,267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,027x = 369,267.75 × 369,267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,027x = 136,358,671,190.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,358,671,190.06/171,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,293.24

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