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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,447 and 376,118

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,447 and 376,118 is: 825,122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,447 : 376,118 = 376,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,447/376,118 = 376,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,447x = 376,118 × 376,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,447x = 141,464,749,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,464,749,924/171,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,122.34

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