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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,283 and 370,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,283 and 370,038 is: 804,120.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,283 : 370,038 = 370,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,283/370,038 = 370,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,283x = 370,038 × 370,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,283x = 136,928,121,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,928,121,444/170,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,120.91

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