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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,039 and 366,985

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,039 and 366,985 is: 787,411.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,039 : 366,985 = 366,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,039/366,985 = 366,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,039x = 366,985 × 366,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,039x = 134,677,990,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,677,990,225/171,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,411.00

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