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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,834 and 366,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,834 and 366,938 is: 788,153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,834 : 366,938 = 366,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,834/366,938 = 366,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,834x = 366,938 × 366,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,834x = 134,643,495,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,643,495,844/170,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,153.97

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