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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,072 and 376,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,072 and 376,488 is: 828,558.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,072 : 376,488 = 376,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,072/376,488 = 376,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,072x = 376,488 × 376,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,072x = 141,743,214,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,743,214,144/171,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,558.82

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