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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,356 and 362,564

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,356 and 362,564 is: 771,635.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,356 : 362,564 = 362,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,356/362,564 = 362,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,356x = 362,564 × 362,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,356x = 131,452,654,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,452,654,096/170,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,635.01

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