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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,427 and 256,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,427 and 256,974 is: 385,211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,427 : 256,974 = 256,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,427/256,974 = 256,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,427x = 256,974 × 256,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,427x = 66,035,636,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,035,636,676/171,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,211.41

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