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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,504 and 367,620

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,504 and 367,620 is: 787,995.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,504 : 367,620 = 367,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,504/367,620 = 367,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,504x = 367,620 × 367,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,504x = 135,144,464,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,144,464,400/171,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,995.99

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