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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,241 and 272,717

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,241 and 272,717 is: 434,326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,241 : 272,717 = 272,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,241/272,717 = 272,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,241x = 272,717 × 272,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,241x = 74,374,562,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,374,562,089/171,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,326.84

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