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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,805 and 271,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,805 and 271,414 is: 431,284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,805 : 271,414 = 271,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,805/271,414 = 271,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,805x = 271,414 × 271,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,805x = 73,665,559,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,665,559,396/170,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,284.56

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