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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,682 and 355,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,682 and 355,244 is: 735,070.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,682 : 355,244 = 355,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,682/355,244 = 355,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,682x = 355,244 × 355,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,682x = 126,198,299,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,198,299,536/171,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,070.07

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