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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,682 and 376,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,682 and 376,168 is: 824,212.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,682 : 376,168 = 376,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,682/376,168 = 376,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,682x = 376,168 × 376,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,682x = 141,502,364,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,502,364,224/171,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,212.00

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