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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,004 and 264,811

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,004 and 264,811 is: 410,077.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,004 : 264,811 = 264,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,004/264,811 = 264,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,004x = 264,811 × 264,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,004x = 70,124,865,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,124,865,721/171,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,077.34

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