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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,368 and 362,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,368 and 362,592 is: 771,699.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,368 : 362,592 = 362,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,368/362,592 = 362,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,368x = 362,592 × 362,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,368x = 131,472,958,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,472,958,464/170,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,699.84

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