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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,050 and 370,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,050 and 370,718 is: 808,184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,050 : 370,718 = 370,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,050/370,718 = 370,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,050x = 370,718 × 370,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,050x = 137,431,835,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,431,835,524/170,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,184.86

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