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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,041.63 and 371,277.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,041.63 and 371,277.42 is: 805,926.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,041.63 : 371,277.42 = 371,277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,041.63/371,277.42 = 371,277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,041.63x = 371,277.42 × 371,277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,041.63x = 137,846,923,994.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,846,923,994.15/171,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,926.18

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