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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,772 and 366,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,772 and 366,368 is: 781,416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,772 : 366,368 = 366,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,772/366,368 = 366,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,772x = 366,368 × 366,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,772x = 134,225,511,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,225,511,424/171,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,416.71

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