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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,380 and 370,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,380 and 370,504 is: 800,987.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,380 : 370,504 = 370,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,380/370,504 = 370,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,380x = 370,504 × 370,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,380x = 137,273,214,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,273,214,016/171,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,987.36

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