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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,940 and 373,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,940 and 373,397 is: 810,895.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,940 : 373,397 = 373,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,940/373,397 = 373,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,940x = 373,397 × 373,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,940x = 139,425,319,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,425,319,609/171,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,895.19

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