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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,952 and 372,006

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,952 and 372,006 is: 809,516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,952 : 372,006 = 372,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,952/372,006 = 372,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,952x = 372,006 × 372,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,952x = 138,388,464,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,388,464,036/170,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,516.50

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