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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,466 and 367,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,466 and 367,095 is: 790,531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,466 : 367,095 = 367,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,466/367,095 = 367,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,466x = 367,095 × 367,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,466x = 134,758,739,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,758,739,025/170,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,531.48

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