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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,316 and 244,401

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,316 and 244,401 is: 350,711.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,316 : 244,401 = 244,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,316/244,401 = 244,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,316x = 244,401 × 244,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,316x = 59,731,848,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,731,848,801/170,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,711.90

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