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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,335.41 and 358,326.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,335.41 and 358,326.28 is: 753,793.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,335.41 : 358,326.28 = 358,326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,335.41/358,326.28 = 358,326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,335.41x = 358,326.28 × 358,326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,335.41x = 128,397,723,834.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,397,723,834.45/170,335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,793.51

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