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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,134 and 366,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,134 and 366,268 is: 788,509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,134 : 366,268 = 366,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,134/366,268 = 366,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,134x = 366,268 × 366,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,134x = 134,152,247,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,152,247,824/170,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,509.34

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