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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,654 and 358,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,654 and 358,998 is: 750,810.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,654 : 358,998 = 358,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,654/358,998 = 358,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,654x = 358,998 × 358,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,654x = 128,879,564,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,879,564,004/171,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,810.14

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