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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,624 and 262,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,624 and 262,544 is: 401,630.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,624 : 262,544 = 262,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,624/262,544 = 262,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,624x = 262,544 × 262,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,624x = 68,929,351,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,929,351,936/171,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,630.03

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