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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,395 and 250,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,395 and 250,470 is: 366,027.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,395 : 250,470 = 250,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,395/250,470 = 250,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,395x = 250,470 × 250,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,395x = 62,735,220,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,735,220,900/171,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,027.14

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