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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,762 and 274,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,762 and 274,368 is: 440,834.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,762 : 274,368 = 274,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,762/274,368 = 274,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,762x = 274,368 × 274,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,762x = 75,277,799,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,277,799,424/170,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,834.61

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