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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,574 and 247,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,574 and 247,520 is: 357,082.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,574 : 247,520 = 247,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,574/247,520 = 247,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,574x = 247,520 × 247,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,574x = 61,266,150,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,266,150,400/171,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,082.95

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