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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,367 and 370,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,367 and 370,563 is: 806,006.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,367 : 370,563 = 370,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,367/370,563 = 370,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,367x = 370,563 × 370,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,367x = 137,316,936,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,316,936,969/170,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,006.66

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