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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,042 and 374,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,042 and 374,268 is: 818,959.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,042 : 374,268 = 374,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,042/374,268 = 374,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,042x = 374,268 × 374,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,042x = 140,076,535,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,076,535,824/171,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,959.88

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