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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,224 and 366,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,224 and 366,080 is: 787,283.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,224 : 366,080 = 366,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,224/366,080 = 366,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,224x = 366,080 × 366,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,224x = 134,014,566,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,014,566,400/170,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,283.62

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