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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,541 and 238,549

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,541 and 238,549 is: 333,677.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,541 : 238,549 = 238,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,541/238,549 = 238,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,541x = 238,549 × 238,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,541x = 56,905,625,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,905,625,401/170,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,677.09

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