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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,360 and 362,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,360 and 362,572 is: 771,650.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,360 : 362,572 = 362,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,360/362,572 = 362,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,360x = 362,572 × 362,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,360x = 131,458,455,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,458,455,184/170,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,650.95

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