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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,343 and 358,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,343 and 358,326 is: 753,758.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,343 : 358,326 = 358,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,343/358,326 = 358,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,343x = 358,326 × 358,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,343x = 128,397,522,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,397,522,276/170,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,758.72

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