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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,804 and 366,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,804 and 366,878 is: 788,034.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,804 : 366,878 = 366,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,804/366,878 = 366,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,804x = 366,878 × 366,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,804x = 134,599,466,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,599,466,884/170,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,034.63

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