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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,351.13 and 248,239.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,351.13 and 248,239.69 is: 357,543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,351.13 : 248,239.69 = 248,239.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,351.13/248,239.69 = 248,239.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,351.13x = 248,239.69 × 248,239.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,351.13x = 61,622,942,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,622,942,450.10/172,351.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,543.02

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