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Finding the Third Proportional to 78,246 and 170,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 78,246 and 170,828 is: 372,954.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,246 : 170,828 = 170,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,246/170,828 = 170,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,246x = 170,828 × 170,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,246x = 29,182,205,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,182,205,584/78,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,954.60

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