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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,404 and 170,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,404 and 170,304 is: 379,606.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,404 : 170,304 = 170,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,404/170,304 = 170,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,404x = 170,304 × 170,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,404x = 29,003,452,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,003,452,416/76,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,606.47

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