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Finding the Third Proportional to 82,246 and 170,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 82,246 and 170,954 is: 355,339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,246 : 170,954 = 170,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,246/170,954 = 170,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,246x = 170,954 × 170,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,246x = 29,225,270,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,225,270,116/82,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,339.71

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