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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,720 and 270,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,720 and 270,112 is: 427,369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,720 : 270,112 = 270,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,720/270,112 = 270,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,720x = 270,112 × 270,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,720x = 72,960,492,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,960,492,544/170,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,369.33

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