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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,384 and 372,000

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,384 and 372,000 is: 807,449.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,384 : 372,000 = 372,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,384/372,000 = 372,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,384x = 372,000 × 372,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,384x = 138,384,000,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,384,000,000/171,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,449.94

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