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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,164 and 354,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,164 and 354,316 is: 733,447.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,164 : 354,316 = 354,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,164/354,316 = 354,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,164x = 354,316 × 354,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,164x = 125,539,827,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,539,827,856/171,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,447.62

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