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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,446 and 266,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,446 and 266,512 is: 414,291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,446 : 266,512 = 266,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,446/266,512 = 266,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,446x = 266,512 × 266,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,446x = 71,028,646,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,028,646,144/171,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,291.65

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