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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,904 and 368,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,904 and 368,101 is: 792,833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,904 : 368,101 = 368,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,904/368,101 = 368,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,904x = 368,101 × 368,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,904x = 135,498,346,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,498,346,201/170,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,833.09

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