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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,637 and 358,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,637 and 358,958 is: 750,717.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,637 : 358,958 = 358,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,637/358,958 = 358,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,637x = 358,958 × 358,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,637x = 128,850,845,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,850,845,764/171,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,717.19

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