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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,768 and 366,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,768 and 366,366 is: 781,426.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,768 : 366,366 = 366,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,768/366,366 = 366,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,768x = 366,366 × 366,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,768x = 134,224,045,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,224,045,956/171,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,426.38

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