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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,558 and 260,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,558 and 260,253 is: 394,803.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,558 : 260,253 = 260,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,558/260,253 = 260,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,558x = 260,253 × 260,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,558x = 67,731,624,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,731,624,009/171,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,803.06

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