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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,424 and 369,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,424 and 369,160 is: 794,982.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,424 : 369,160 = 369,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,424/369,160 = 369,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,424x = 369,160 × 369,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,424x = 136,279,105,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,279,105,600/171,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,982.65

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