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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,044 and 372,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,044 and 372,410 is: 815,607.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,044 : 372,410 = 372,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,044/372,410 = 372,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,044x = 372,410 × 372,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,044x = 138,689,208,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,689,208,100/170,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,607.77

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