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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,242 and 272,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,242 and 272,718 is: 434,327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,242 : 272,718 = 272,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,242/272,718 = 272,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,242x = 272,718 × 272,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,242x = 74,375,107,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,375,107,524/171,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,327.49

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