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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,041.63 and 264,866.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,041.63 and 264,866.63 is: 410,159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,041.63 : 264,866.63 = 264,866.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,041.63/264,866.63 = 264,866.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,041.63x = 264,866.63 × 264,866.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,041.63x = 70,154,329,038.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,154,329,038.89/171,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,159.39

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