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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,926 and 262,829

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,926 and 262,829 is: 401,795.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,926 : 262,829 = 262,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,926/262,829 = 262,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,926x = 262,829 × 262,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,926x = 69,079,083,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,079,083,241/171,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,795.44

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