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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,448 and 370,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,448 and 370,824 is: 806,758.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,448 : 370,824 = 370,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,448/370,824 = 370,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,448x = 370,824 × 370,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,448x = 137,510,438,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,510,438,976/170,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,758.89

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