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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,474 and 376,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,474 and 376,149 is: 825,128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,474 : 376,149 = 376,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,474/376,149 = 376,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,474x = 376,149 × 376,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,474x = 141,488,070,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,488,070,201/171,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,128.42

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