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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,733 and 252,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,733 and 252,631 is: 371,637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,733 : 252,631 = 252,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,733/252,631 = 252,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,733x = 252,631 × 252,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,733x = 63,822,422,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,822,422,161/171,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,637.50

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