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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,160 and 250,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,160 and 250,326 is: 368,259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,160 : 250,326 = 250,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,160/250,326 = 250,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,160x = 250,326 × 250,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,160x = 62,663,106,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,663,106,276/170,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,259.91

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