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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,651 and 372,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,651 and 372,358 is: 812,479.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,651 : 372,358 = 372,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,651/372,358 = 372,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,651x = 372,358 × 372,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,651x = 138,650,480,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,650,480,164/170,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,479.74

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