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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,352.13 and 371,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,352.13 and 371,304 is: 804,580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,352.13 : 371,304 = 371,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,352.13/371,304 = 371,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,352.13x = 371,304 × 371,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,352.13x = 137,866,660,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,866,660,416/171,352.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,580.98

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