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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,902 and 368,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,902 and 368,089 is: 792,790.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,902 : 368,089 = 368,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,902/368,089 = 368,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,902x = 368,089 × 368,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,902x = 135,489,511,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,489,511,921/170,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,790.67

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