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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,115 and 366,231

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,115 and 366,231 is: 788,438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,115 : 366,231 = 366,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,115/366,231 = 366,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,115x = 366,231 × 366,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,115x = 134,125,145,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,125,145,361/170,115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,438.09

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