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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,706 and 262,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,706 and 262,664 is: 401,805.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,706 : 262,664 = 262,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,706/262,664 = 262,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,706x = 262,664 × 262,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,706x = 68,992,376,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,992,376,896/171,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,805.28

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