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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,277 and 260,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,277 and 260,952 is: 397,577.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,277 : 260,952 = 260,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,277/260,952 = 260,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,277x = 260,952 × 260,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,277x = 68,095,946,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,095,946,304/171,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,577.88

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