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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,049.38 and 370,719

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,049.38 and 370,719 is: 808,192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,049.38 : 370,719 = 370,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,049.38/370,719 = 370,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,049.38x = 370,719 × 370,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,049.38x = 137,432,576,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,432,576,961/170,049.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,192.19

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