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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,163 and 250,330.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,163 and 250,330.50 is: 368,266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,163 : 250,330.50 = 250,330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,163/250,330.50 = 250,330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,163x = 250,330.50 × 250,330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,163x = 62,665,359,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,665,359,230.25/170,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,266.66

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