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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,790 and 246,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,790 and 246,684 is: 360,524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,790 : 246,684 = 246,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,790/246,684 = 246,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,790x = 246,684 × 246,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,790x = 60,852,995,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,852,995,856/168,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,524.89

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