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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,964 and 373,396.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,964 and 373,396.50 is: 815,522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,964 : 373,396.50 = 373,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,964/373,396.50 = 373,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,964x = 373,396.50 × 373,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,964x = 139,424,946,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,424,946,212.25/170,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,522.25

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