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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,954 and 265,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,954 and 265,392 is: 411,999.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,954 : 265,392 = 265,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,954/265,392 = 265,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,954x = 265,392 × 265,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,954x = 70,432,913,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,432,913,664/170,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,999.21

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