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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,963 and 261,630

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,963 and 261,630 is: 398,052.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,963 : 261,630 = 261,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,963/261,630 = 261,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,963x = 261,630 × 261,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,963x = 68,450,256,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,450,256,900/171,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,052.24

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