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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,773 and 252,523

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,773 and 252,523 is: 371,233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,773 : 252,523 = 252,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,773/252,523 = 252,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,773x = 252,523 × 252,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,773x = 63,767,865,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,767,865,529/171,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,233.35

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