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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,103 and 366,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,103 and 366,208 is: 788,394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,103 : 366,208 = 366,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,103/366,208 = 366,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,103x = 366,208 × 366,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,103x = 134,108,299,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,108,299,264/170,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,394.67

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