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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,045 and 265,491

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,045 and 265,491 is: 412,087.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,045 : 265,491 = 265,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,045/265,491 = 265,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,045x = 265,491 × 265,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,045x = 70,485,471,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,485,471,081/171,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,087.29

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