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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,151 and 381,654

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,151 and 381,654 is: 851,060.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,151 : 381,654 = 381,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,151/381,654 = 381,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,151x = 381,654 × 381,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,151x = 145,659,775,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,659,775,716/171,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,060.03

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