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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,607 and 367,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,607 and 367,134 is: 790,045.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,607 : 367,134 = 367,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,607/367,134 = 367,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,607x = 367,134 × 367,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,607x = 134,787,373,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,787,373,956/170,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,045.98

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