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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,290.25 and 368,826.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,290.25 and 368,826.75 is: 794,167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,290.25 : 368,826.75 = 368,826.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,290.25/368,826.75 = 368,826.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,290.25x = 368,826.75 × 368,826.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,290.25x = 136,033,171,515.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,033,171,515.56/171,290.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,167.63

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