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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,356 and 370,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,356 and 370,541 is: 805,963.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,356 : 370,541 = 370,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,356/370,541 = 370,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,356x = 370,541 × 370,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,356x = 137,300,632,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,300,632,681/170,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,963.00

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