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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,922 and 246,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,922 and 246,722 is: 373,625.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,922 : 246,722 = 246,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,922/246,722 = 246,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,922x = 246,722 × 246,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,922x = 60,871,745,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,871,745,284/162,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,625.08

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