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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,670 and 262,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,670 and 262,611 is: 401,727.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,670 : 262,611 = 262,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,670/262,611 = 262,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,670x = 262,611 × 262,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,670x = 68,964,537,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,964,537,321/171,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,727.37

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