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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,848 and 376,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,848 and 376,744 is: 825,939.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,848 : 376,744 = 376,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,848/376,744 = 376,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,848x = 376,744 × 376,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,848x = 141,936,041,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,936,041,536/171,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,939.44

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