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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,710 and 245,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,710 and 245,897 is: 354,199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,710 : 245,897 = 245,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,710/245,897 = 245,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,710x = 245,897 × 245,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,710x = 60,465,334,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,465,334,609/170,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,199.14

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