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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,376.13 and 371,354.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,376.13 and 371,354.25 is: 804,686.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,376.13 : 371,354.25 = 371,354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,376.13/371,354.25 = 371,354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,376.13x = 371,354.25 × 371,354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,376.13x = 137,903,978,993.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,903,978,993.06/171,376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,686.06

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