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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,157 and 366,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,157 and 366,060 is: 782,906.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,157 : 366,060 = 366,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,157/366,060 = 366,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,157x = 366,060 × 366,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,157x = 133,999,923,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,999,923,600/171,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,906.48

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