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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,580 and 262,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,580 and 262,473 is: 401,515.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,580 : 262,473 = 262,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,580/262,473 = 262,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,580x = 262,473 × 262,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,580x = 68,892,075,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,892,075,729/171,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,515.77

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