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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,832 and 366,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,832 and 366,934 is: 788,146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,832 : 366,934 = 366,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,832/366,934 = 366,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,832x = 366,934 × 366,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,832x = 134,640,560,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,640,560,356/170,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,146.02

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