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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,354 and 370,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,354 and 370,452 is: 800,884.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,354 : 370,452 = 370,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,354/370,452 = 370,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,354x = 370,452 × 370,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,354x = 137,234,684,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,234,684,304/171,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,884.04

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