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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,904 and 262,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,904 and 262,797 is: 401,749.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,904 : 262,797 = 262,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,904/262,797 = 262,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,904x = 262,797 × 262,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,904x = 69,062,263,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,062,263,209/171,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,749.02

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