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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,376 and 171,355

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,376 and 171,355 is: 268,455.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,376 : 171,355 = 171,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,376/171,355 = 171,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,376x = 171,355 × 171,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,376x = 29,362,536,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,362,536,025/109,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,455.02

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