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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,748 and 366,321

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,748 and 366,321 is: 781,325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,748 : 366,321 = 366,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,748/366,321 = 366,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,748x = 366,321 × 366,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,748x = 134,191,075,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,191,075,041/171,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,325.40

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