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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,710 and 246,173.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,710 and 246,173.63 is: 391,710.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,710 : 246,173.63 = 246,173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,710/246,173.63 = 246,173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,710x = 246,173.63 × 246,173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,710x = 60,601,453,645.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,601,453,645.64/154,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,710.00

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