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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,054 and 254,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,054 and 254,192 is: 379,959.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,054 : 254,192 = 254,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,054/254,192 = 254,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,054x = 254,192 × 254,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,054x = 64,613,572,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,613,572,864/170,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,959.15

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