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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,666 and 256,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,666 and 256,525 is: 383,332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,666 : 256,525 = 256,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,666/256,525 = 256,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,666x = 256,525 × 256,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,666x = 65,805,075,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,805,075,625/171,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,332.03

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