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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,356.63 and 371,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,356.63 and 371,313 is: 804,598.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,356.63 : 371,313 = 371,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,356.63/371,313 = 371,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,356.63x = 371,313 × 371,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,356.63x = 137,873,343,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,873,343,969/171,356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,598.85

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