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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,358 and 362,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,358 and 362,568 is: 771,642.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,358 : 362,568 = 362,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,358/362,568 = 362,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,358x = 362,568 × 362,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,358x = 131,455,554,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,455,554,624/170,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,642.98

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