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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,909 and 262,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,909 and 262,803 is: 401,755.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,909 : 262,803 = 262,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,909/262,803 = 262,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,909x = 262,803 × 262,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,909x = 69,065,416,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,065,416,809/171,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,755.68

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