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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,354 and 371,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,354 and 371,310 is: 804,598.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,354 : 371,310 = 371,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,354/371,310 = 371,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,354x = 371,310 × 371,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,354x = 137,871,116,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,871,116,100/171,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,598.18

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