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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,692 and 245,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,692 and 245,874 is: 354,170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,692 : 245,874 = 245,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,692/245,874 = 245,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,692x = 245,874 × 245,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,692x = 60,454,023,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,454,023,876/170,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,170.22

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