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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,108 and 412,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,108 and 412,218 is: 993,078.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,108 : 412,218 = 412,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,108/412,218 = 412,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,108x = 412,218 × 412,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,108x = 169,923,679,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,923,679,524/171,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993,078.52

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