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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,762 and 272,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,762 and 272,571 is: 432,545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,762 : 272,571 = 272,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,762/272,571 = 272,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,762x = 272,571 × 272,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,762x = 74,294,950,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,294,950,041/171,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,545.91

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