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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,185 and 381,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,185 and 381,710 is: 851,140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,185 : 381,710 = 381,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,185/381,710 = 381,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,185x = 381,710 × 381,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,185x = 145,702,524,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,702,524,100/171,185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,140.72

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