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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,063.38 and 246,410.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,063.38 and 246,410.44 is: 354,945.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,063.38 : 246,410.44 = 246,410.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,063.38/246,410.44 = 246,410.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,063.38x = 246,410.44 × 246,410.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,063.38x = 60,718,103,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,718,103,708.94/171,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,945.08

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