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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,888 and 368,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,888 and 368,070 is: 792,773.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,888 : 368,070 = 368,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,888/368,070 = 368,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,888x = 368,070 × 368,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,888x = 135,475,524,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,475,524,900/170,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,773.78

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