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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,936 and 265,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,936 and 265,364 is: 411,955.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,936 : 265,364 = 265,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,936/265,364 = 265,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,936x = 265,364 × 265,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,936x = 70,418,052,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,418,052,496/170,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,955.66

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