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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,813 and 355,411

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,813 and 355,411 is: 735,200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,813 : 355,411 = 355,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,813/355,411 = 355,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,813x = 355,411 × 355,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,813x = 126,316,978,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,316,978,921/171,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,200.36

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