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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,301 and 256,947

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,301 and 256,947 is: 385,413.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,301 : 256,947 = 256,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,301/256,947 = 256,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,301x = 256,947 × 256,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,301x = 66,021,760,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,021,760,809/171,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,413.75

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