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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,148 and 261,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,148 and 261,171 is: 400,888.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,148 : 261,171 = 261,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,148/261,171 = 261,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,148x = 261,171 × 261,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,148x = 68,210,291,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,210,291,241/170,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,888.00

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