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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,145.13 and 381,642.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,145.13 and 381,642.75 is: 851,039.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,145.13 : 381,642.75 = 381,642.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,145.13/381,642.75 = 381,642.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,145.13x = 381,642.75 × 381,642.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,145.13x = 145,651,188,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,651,188,627.56/171,145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,039.07

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