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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,807 and 258,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,807 and 258,034 is: 387,536.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,807 : 258,034 = 258,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,807/258,034 = 258,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,807x = 258,034 × 258,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,807x = 66,581,545,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,581,545,156/171,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,536.86

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