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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,512 and 376,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,512 and 376,252 is: 825,397.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,512 : 376,252 = 376,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,512/376,252 = 376,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,512x = 376,252 × 376,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,512x = 141,565,567,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,565,567,504/171,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,397.45

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