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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,188 and 370,219

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,188 and 370,219 is: 805,357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,188 : 370,219 = 370,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,188/370,219 = 370,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,188x = 370,219 × 370,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,188x = 137,062,107,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,062,107,961/170,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,357.06

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