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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,876 and 246,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,876 and 246,030 is: 378,610.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,876 : 246,030 = 246,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,876/246,030 = 246,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,876x = 246,030 × 246,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,876x = 60,530,760,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,530,760,900/159,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,610.68

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