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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,358 and 371,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,358 and 371,318 is: 804,614.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,358 : 371,318 = 371,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,358/371,318 = 371,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,358x = 371,318 × 371,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,358x = 137,877,057,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,877,057,124/171,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,614.07

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