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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,846 and 366,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,846 and 366,952 is: 788,158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,846 : 366,952 = 366,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,846/366,952 = 366,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,846x = 366,952 × 366,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,846x = 134,653,770,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,653,770,304/170,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,158.75

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