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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,472 and 370,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,472 and 370,688 is: 806,053.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,472 : 370,688 = 370,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,472/370,688 = 370,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,472x = 370,688 × 370,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,472x = 137,409,593,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,409,593,344/170,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,053.74

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