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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,761.92 and 246,699.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,761.92 and 246,699.42 is: 356,406.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,761.92 : 246,699.42 = 246,699.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,761.92/246,699.42 = 246,699.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,761.92x = 246,699.42 × 246,699.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,761.92x = 60,860,604,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,860,604,753.46/170,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,406.18

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