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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,868 and 395,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,868 and 395,562 is: 915,732.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,868 : 395,562 = 395,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,868/395,562 = 395,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,868x = 395,562 × 395,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,868x = 156,469,295,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,469,295,844/170,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915,732.00

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