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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,112 and 399,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,112 and 399,790 is: 934,078.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,112 : 399,790 = 399,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,112/399,790 = 399,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,112x = 399,790 × 399,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,112x = 159,832,044,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,832,044,100/171,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934,078.52

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