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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,514 and 368,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,514 and 368,172 is: 794,953.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,514 : 368,172 = 368,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,514/368,172 = 368,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,514x = 368,172 × 368,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,514x = 135,550,621,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,550,621,584/170,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,953.03

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