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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,220 and 375,000

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,220 and 375,000 is: 826,136.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,220 : 375,000 = 375,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,220/375,000 = 375,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,220x = 375,000 × 375,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,220x = 140,625,000,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,625,000,000/170,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,136.76

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