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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,439 and 376,087

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,439 and 376,087 is: 825,024.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,439 : 376,087 = 376,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,439/376,087 = 376,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,439x = 376,087 × 376,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,439x = 141,441,431,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,441,431,569/171,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,024.83

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