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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,302 and 376,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,302 and 376,776 is: 828,712.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,302 : 376,776 = 376,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,302/376,776 = 376,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,302x = 376,776 × 376,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,302x = 141,960,154,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,960,154,176/171,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,712.77

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