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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,028 and 360,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,028 and 360,234 is: 763,218.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,028 : 360,234 = 360,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,028/360,234 = 360,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,028x = 360,234 × 360,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,028x = 129,768,534,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,768,534,756/170,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,218.62

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