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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,256 and 227,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,256 and 227,236 is: 301,514.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,256 : 227,236 = 227,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,256/227,236 = 227,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,256x = 227,236 × 227,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,256x = 51,636,199,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,636,199,696/171,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,514.69

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