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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,772 and 246,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,772 and 246,714 is: 356,427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,772 : 246,714 = 246,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,772/246,714 = 246,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,772x = 246,714 × 246,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,772x = 60,867,797,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,867,797,796/170,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,427.27

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