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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,312 and 272,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,312 and 272,808 is: 434,436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,312 : 272,808 = 272,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,312/272,808 = 272,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,312x = 272,808 × 272,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,312x = 74,424,204,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,424,204,864/171,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,436.61

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