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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,994 and 293,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,994 and 293,396 is: 503,416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,994 : 293,396 = 293,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,994/293,396 = 293,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,994x = 293,396 × 293,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,994x = 86,081,212,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,081,212,816/170,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,416.57

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