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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,219 and 268,533

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,219 and 268,533 is: 418,710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,219 : 268,533 = 268,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,219/268,533 = 268,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,219x = 268,533 × 268,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,219x = 72,109,972,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,109,972,089/172,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,710.90

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