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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,805 and 261,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,805 and 261,352 is: 397,572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,805 : 261,352 = 261,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,805/261,352 = 261,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,805x = 261,352 × 261,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,805x = 68,304,867,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,304,867,904/171,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,572.06

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