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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,048 and 370,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,048 and 370,714 is: 808,176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,048 : 370,714 = 370,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,048/370,714 = 370,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,048x = 370,714 × 370,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,048x = 137,428,869,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,428,869,796/170,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,176.93

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