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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,624 and 372,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,624 and 372,304 is: 812,372.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,624 : 372,304 = 372,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,624/372,304 = 372,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,624x = 372,304 × 372,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,624x = 138,610,268,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,610,268,416/170,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,372.63

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