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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,696 and 249,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,696 and 249,734 is: 363,241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,696 : 249,734 = 249,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,696/249,734 = 249,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,696x = 249,734 × 249,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,696x = 62,367,070,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,367,070,756/171,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,241.26

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