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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,711 and 368,815.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,711 and 368,815.50 is: 792,173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,711 : 368,815.50 = 368,815.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,711/368,815.50 = 368,815.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,711x = 368,815.50 × 368,815.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,711x = 136,024,873,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,024,873,040.25/171,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,173.32

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