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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,056.13 and 245,828.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,056.13 and 245,828.67 is: 355,363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,056.13 : 245,828.67 = 245,828.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,056.13/245,828.67 = 245,828.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,056.13x = 245,828.67 × 245,828.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,056.13x = 60,431,735,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,431,735,915.83/170,056.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,363.48

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