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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,076 and 250,113

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,076 and 250,113 is: 365,665.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,076 : 250,113 = 250,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,076/250,113 = 250,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,076x = 250,113 × 250,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,076x = 62,556,512,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,556,512,769/171,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,665.04

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