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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,737 and 371,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,737 and 371,572 is: 808,645.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,737 : 371,572 = 371,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,737/371,572 = 371,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,737x = 371,572 × 371,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,737x = 138,065,751,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,065,751,184/170,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,645.76

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