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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,014.50 and 370,554

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,014.50 and 370,554 is: 807,638.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,014.50 : 370,554 = 370,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,014.50/370,554 = 370,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,014.50x = 370,554 × 370,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,014.50x = 137,310,266,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,310,266,916/170,014.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,638.57

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