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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,558 and 238,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,558 and 238,571 is: 333,705.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,558 : 238,571 = 238,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,558/238,571 = 238,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,558x = 238,571 × 238,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,558x = 56,916,122,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,916,122,041/170,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,705.38

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