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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,907.44 and 373,396.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,907.44 and 373,396.38 is: 811,046.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,907.44 : 373,396.38 = 373,396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,907.44/373,396.38 = 373,396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,907.44x = 373,396.38 × 373,396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,907.44x = 139,424,852,863.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,424,852,863.14/171,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,046.08

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