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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,337.13 and 371,276.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,337.13 and 371,276.25 is: 804,531.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,337.13 : 371,276.25 = 371,276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,337.13/371,276.25 = 371,276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,337.13x = 371,276.25 × 371,276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,337.13x = 137,846,053,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,846,053,814.06/171,337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,531.15

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