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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,573 and 217,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,573 and 217,452 is: 290,856.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,573 : 217,452 = 217,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,573/217,452 = 217,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,573x = 217,452 × 217,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,573x = 47,285,372,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,285,372,304/162,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,856.24

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