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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,038 and 264,861

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,038 and 264,861 is: 410,150.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,038 : 264,861 = 264,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,038/264,861 = 264,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,038x = 264,861 × 264,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,038x = 70,151,349,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,151,349,321/171,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,150.66

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