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Finding the Third Proportional to 169,848 and 254,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 169,848 and 254,814 is: 382,284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,848 : 254,814 = 254,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,848/254,814 = 254,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,848x = 254,814 × 254,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,848x = 64,930,174,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,930,174,596/169,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,284.01

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