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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,405 and 369,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,405 and 369,150 is: 795,027.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,405 : 369,150 = 369,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,405/369,150 = 369,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,405x = 369,150 × 369,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,405x = 136,271,722,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,271,722,500/171,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,027.70

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