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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,694 and 265,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,694 and 265,626 is: 410,947.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,694 : 265,626 = 265,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,694/265,626 = 265,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,694x = 265,626 × 265,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,694x = 70,557,171,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,557,171,876/171,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,947.22

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