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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,328 and 397,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,328 and 397,836 is: 929,227.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,328 : 397,836 = 397,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,328/397,836 = 397,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,328x = 397,836 × 397,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,328x = 158,273,482,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,273,482,896/170,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929,227.62

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