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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,060 and 370,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,060 and 370,740 is: 808,233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,060 : 370,740 = 370,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,060/370,740 = 370,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,060x = 370,740 × 370,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,060x = 137,448,147,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,448,147,600/170,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,233.26

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