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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,693 and 245,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,693 and 245,872 is: 354,162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,693 : 245,872 = 245,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,693/245,872 = 245,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,693x = 245,872 × 245,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,693x = 60,453,040,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,453,040,384/170,693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,162.39

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