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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,640 and 235,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,640 and 235,224 is: 324,251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,640 : 235,224 = 235,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,640/235,224 = 235,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,640x = 235,224 × 235,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,640x = 55,330,330,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,330,330,176/170,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,251.82

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