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Finding the Third Proportional to 169,382 and 247,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 169,382 and 247,710 is: 362,259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,382 : 247,710 = 247,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,382/247,710 = 247,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,382x = 247,710 × 247,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,382x = 61,360,244,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,360,244,100/169,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,259.53

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