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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,976 and 370,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,976 and 370,932 is: 804,736.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,976 : 370,932 = 370,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,976/370,932 = 370,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,976x = 370,932 × 370,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,976x = 137,590,548,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,590,548,624/170,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,736.04

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