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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,658 and 367,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,658 and 367,072 is: 789,543.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,658 : 367,072 = 367,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,658/367,072 = 367,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,658x = 367,072 × 367,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,658x = 134,741,853,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,741,853,184/170,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,543.14

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