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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,041.63 and 364,226.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,041.63 and 364,226.63 is: 775,606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,041.63 : 364,226.63 = 364,226.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,041.63/364,226.63 = 364,226.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,041.63x = 364,226.63 × 364,226.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,041.63x = 132,661,034,358.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,661,034,358.89/171,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,606.72

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