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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,182 and 381,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,182 and 381,703 is: 851,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,182 : 381,703 = 381,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,182/381,703 = 381,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,182x = 381,703 × 381,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,182x = 145,697,180,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,697,180,209/171,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,124.42

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