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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,047.13 and 370,712.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,047.13 and 370,712.25 is: 808,173.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,047.13 : 370,712.25 = 370,712.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,047.13/370,712.25 = 370,712.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,047.13x = 370,712.25 × 370,712.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,047.13x = 137,427,572,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,427,572,300.06/170,047.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,173.45

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