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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,383 and 267,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,383 and 267,304 is: 419,357.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,383 : 267,304 = 267,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,383/267,304 = 267,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,383x = 267,304 × 267,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,383x = 71,451,428,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,451,428,416/170,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,357.73

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