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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,355 and 371,309

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,355 and 371,309 is: 804,589.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,355 : 371,309 = 371,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,355/371,309 = 371,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,355x = 371,309 × 371,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,355x = 137,870,373,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,870,373,481/171,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,589.15

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