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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,774 and 252,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,774 and 252,524 is: 371,234.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,774 : 252,524 = 252,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,774/252,524 = 252,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,774x = 252,524 × 252,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,774x = 63,768,370,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,768,370,576/171,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,234.12

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