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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,067 and 265,437

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,067 and 265,437 is: 414,288.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,067 : 265,437 = 265,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,067/265,437 = 265,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,067x = 265,437 × 265,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,067x = 70,456,800,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,456,800,969/170,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,288.49

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