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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,801 and 377,478

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,801 and 377,478 is: 829,387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,801 : 377,478 = 377,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,801/377,478 = 377,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,801x = 377,478 × 377,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,801x = 142,489,640,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,489,640,484/171,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,387.72

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