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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,502 and 367,616

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,502 and 367,616 is: 787,988.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,502 : 367,616 = 367,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,502/367,616 = 367,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,502x = 367,616 × 367,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,502x = 135,141,523,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,141,523,456/171,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,988.03

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