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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,872 and 265,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,872 and 265,584 is: 410,391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,872 : 265,584 = 265,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,872/265,584 = 265,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,872x = 265,584 × 265,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,872x = 70,534,861,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,534,861,056/171,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,391.81

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