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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,803 and 261,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,803 and 261,350 is: 397,570.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,803 : 261,350 = 261,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,803/261,350 = 261,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,803x = 261,350 × 261,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,803x = 68,303,822,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,303,822,500/171,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,570.60

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