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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,738 and 368,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,738 and 368,872 is: 792,291.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,738 : 368,872 = 368,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,738/368,872 = 368,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,738x = 368,872 × 368,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,738x = 136,066,552,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,066,552,384/171,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,291.47

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