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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,736.25 and 250,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,736.25 and 250,567 is: 367,724.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,736.25 : 250,567 = 250,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,736.25/250,567 = 250,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,736.25x = 250,567 × 250,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,736.25x = 62,783,821,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,783,821,489/170,736.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,724.03

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