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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,569 and 260,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,569 and 260,270 is: 394,829.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,569 : 260,270 = 260,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,569/260,270 = 260,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,569x = 260,270 × 260,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,569x = 67,740,472,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,740,472,900/171,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,829.33

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