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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,730 and 252,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,730 and 252,629 is: 371,638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,730 : 252,629 = 252,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,730/252,629 = 252,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,730x = 252,629 × 252,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,730x = 63,821,411,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,821,411,641/171,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,638.10

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