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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,717 and 245,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,717 and 245,907 is: 354,213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,717 : 245,907 = 245,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,717/245,907 = 245,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,717x = 245,907 × 245,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,717x = 60,470,252,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,470,252,649/170,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,213.42

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