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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,716 and 368,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,716 and 368,824 is: 792,186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,716 : 368,824 = 368,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,716/368,824 = 368,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,716x = 368,824 × 368,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,716x = 136,031,142,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,031,142,976/171,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,186.77

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