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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,752 and 250,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,752 and 250,592 is: 367,763.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,752 : 250,592 = 250,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,752/250,592 = 250,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,752x = 250,592 × 250,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,752x = 62,796,350,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,796,350,464/170,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,763.48

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