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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,298.13 and 368,840.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,298.13 and 368,840.25 is: 794,189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,298.13 : 368,840.25 = 368,840.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,298.13/368,840.25 = 368,840.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,298.13x = 368,840.25 × 368,840.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,298.13x = 136,043,130,020.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,043,130,020.06/171,298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,189.25

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