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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,657 and 262,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,657 and 262,593 is: 401,702.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,657 : 262,593 = 262,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,657/262,593 = 262,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,657x = 262,593 × 262,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,657x = 68,955,083,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,955,083,649/171,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,702.72

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