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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,901 and 368,099

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,901 and 368,099 is: 792,838.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,901 : 368,099 = 368,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,901/368,099 = 368,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,901x = 368,099 × 368,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,901x = 135,496,873,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,496,873,801/170,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,838.39

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