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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,562 and 266,979

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,562 and 266,979 is: 417,899.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,562 : 266,979 = 266,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,562/266,979 = 266,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,562x = 266,979 × 266,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,562x = 71,277,786,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,277,786,441/170,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,899.57

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