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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,363 and 370,554.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,363 and 370,554.50 is: 805,988.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,363 : 370,554.50 = 370,554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,363/370,554.50 = 370,554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,363x = 370,554.50 × 370,554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,363x = 137,310,637,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,310,637,470.25/170,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,988.61

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