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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,658 and 251,341

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,658 and 251,341 is: 368,012.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,658 : 251,341 = 251,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,658/251,341 = 251,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,658x = 251,341 × 251,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,658x = 63,172,298,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,172,298,281/171,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,012.55

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