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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,402 and 376,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,402 and 376,032 is: 824,961.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,402 : 376,032 = 376,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,402/376,032 = 376,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,402x = 376,032 × 376,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,402x = 141,400,065,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,400,065,024/171,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,961.58

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