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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,793 and 259,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,793 and 259,572 is: 392,202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,793 : 259,572 = 259,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,793/259,572 = 259,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,793x = 259,572 × 259,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,793x = 67,377,623,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,377,623,184/171,793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,202.38

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