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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,033.19 and 264,853.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,033.19 and 264,853.13 is: 410,137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,033.19 : 264,853.13 = 264,853.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,033.19/264,853.13 = 264,853.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,033.19x = 264,853.13 × 264,853.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,033.19x = 70,147,177,822.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,147,177,822.27/171,033.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,137.82

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