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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,837 and 250,702.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,837 and 250,702.75 is: 367,905.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,837 : 250,702.75 = 250,702.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,837/250,702.75 = 250,702.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,837x = 250,702.75 × 250,702.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,837x = 62,851,868,857.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,851,868,857.56/170,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,905.48

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