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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,842 and 254,877

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,842 and 254,877 is: 380,247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,842 : 254,877 = 254,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,842/254,877 = 254,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,842x = 254,877 × 254,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,842x = 64,962,285,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,962,285,129/170,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,247.74

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