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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,280 and 370,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,280 and 370,032 is: 804,109.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,280 : 370,032 = 370,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,280/370,032 = 370,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,280x = 370,032 × 370,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,280x = 136,923,681,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,923,681,024/170,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,109.00

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