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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,332 and 351,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,332 and 351,594 is: 725,749.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,332 : 351,594 = 351,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,332/351,594 = 351,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,332x = 351,594 × 351,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,332x = 123,618,340,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,618,340,836/170,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,749.36

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