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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,262 and 370,005

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,262 and 370,005 is: 804,076.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,262 : 370,005 = 370,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,262/370,005 = 370,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,262x = 370,005 × 370,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,262x = 136,903,700,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,903,700,025/170,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,076.66

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