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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,272 and 257,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,272 and 257,778 is: 390,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,272 : 257,778 = 257,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,272/257,778 = 257,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,272x = 257,778 × 257,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,272x = 66,449,497,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,449,497,284/170,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,254.99

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