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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,032 and 264,851

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,032 and 264,851 is: 410,134.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,032 : 264,851 = 264,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,032/264,851 = 264,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,032x = 264,851 × 264,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,032x = 70,146,052,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,146,052,201/171,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,134.08

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