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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,073.69 and 250,110.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,073.69 and 250,110.28 is: 365,662.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,073.69 : 250,110.28 = 250,110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,073.69/250,110.28 = 250,110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,073.69x = 250,110.28 × 250,110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,073.69x = 62,555,152,786.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,555,152,786.95/171,073.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,662.04

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