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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,441 and 376,091

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,441 and 376,091 is: 825,032.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,441 : 376,091 = 376,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,441/376,091 = 376,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,441x = 376,091 × 376,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,441x = 141,444,440,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,444,440,281/171,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,032.75

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