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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,364 and 370,556.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,364 and 370,556.25 is: 805,991.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,364 : 370,556.25 = 370,556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,364/370,556.25 = 370,556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,364x = 370,556.25 × 370,556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,364x = 137,311,934,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,311,934,414.06/170,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,991.49

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