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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,478 and 375,646

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,478 and 375,646 is: 822,903.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,478 : 375,646 = 375,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,478/375,646 = 375,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,478x = 375,646 × 375,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,478x = 141,109,917,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,109,917,316/171,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,903.91

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