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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,783 and 254,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,783 and 254,787 is: 380,110.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,783 : 254,787 = 254,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,783/254,787 = 254,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,783x = 254,787 × 254,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,783x = 64,916,415,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,916,415,369/170,783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,110.52

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