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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,064 and 370,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,064 and 370,748 is: 808,249.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,064 : 370,748 = 370,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,064/370,748 = 370,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,064x = 370,748 × 370,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,064x = 137,454,079,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,454,079,504/170,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,249.13

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