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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,391 and 257,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,391 and 257,975 is: 390,578.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,391 : 257,975 = 257,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,391/257,975 = 257,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,391x = 257,975 × 257,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,391x = 66,551,100,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,551,100,625/170,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,578.73

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