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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,663 and 367,085

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,663 and 367,085 is: 789,575.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,663 : 367,085 = 367,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,663/367,085 = 367,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,663x = 367,085 × 367,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,663x = 134,751,397,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,751,397,225/170,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,575.93

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