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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,460.97 and 376,860.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,460.97 and 376,860.94 is: 828,317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,460.97 : 376,860.94 = 376,860.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,460.97/376,860.94 = 376,860.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,460.97x = 376,860.94 × 376,860.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,460.97x = 142,024,166,213.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,024,166,213.38/171,460.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,317.76

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