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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,753 and 250,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,753 and 250,590 is: 367,755.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,753 : 250,590 = 250,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,753/250,590 = 250,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,753x = 250,590 × 250,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,753x = 62,795,348,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,795,348,100/170,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,755.46

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