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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,506 and 367,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,506 and 367,624 is: 788,003.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,506 : 367,624 = 367,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,506/367,624 = 367,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,506x = 367,624 × 367,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,506x = 135,147,405,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,147,405,376/171,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,003.95

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