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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,452.69 and 370,748.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,452.69 and 370,748.81 is: 806,409.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,452.69 : 370,748.81 = 370,748.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,452.69/370,748.81 = 370,748.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,452.69x = 370,748.81 × 370,748.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,452.69x = 137,454,681,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,454,681,970.16/170,452.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,409.59

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