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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,307 and 361,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,307 and 361,368 is: 766,773.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,307 : 361,368 = 361,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,307/361,368 = 361,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,307x = 361,368 × 361,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,307x = 130,586,831,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,586,831,424/170,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,773.13

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