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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,339 and 371,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,339 and 371,280 is: 804,538.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,339 : 371,280 = 371,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,339/371,280 = 371,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,339x = 371,280 × 371,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,339x = 137,848,838,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,848,838,400/171,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,538.60

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