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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,760 and 250,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,760 and 250,596 is: 367,757.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,760 : 250,596 = 250,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,760/250,596 = 250,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,760x = 250,596 × 250,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,760x = 62,798,355,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,798,355,216/170,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,757.99

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