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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,058 and 370,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,058 and 370,734 is: 808,216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,058 : 370,734 = 370,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,058/370,734 = 370,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,058x = 370,734 × 370,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,058x = 137,443,698,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,443,698,756/170,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,216.60

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