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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,968 and 265,620

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,968 and 265,620 is: 410,273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,968 : 265,620 = 265,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,968/265,620 = 265,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,968x = 265,620 × 265,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,968x = 70,553,984,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,553,984,400/171,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,273.91

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