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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,777 and 247,413

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,777 and 247,413 is: 356,352.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,777 : 247,413 = 247,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,777/247,413 = 247,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,777x = 247,413 × 247,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,777x = 61,213,192,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,213,192,569/171,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,352.67

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