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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,108 and 399,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,108 and 399,780 is: 934,053.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,108 : 399,780 = 399,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,108/399,780 = 399,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,108x = 399,780 × 399,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,108x = 159,824,048,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,824,048,400/171,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934,053.63

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