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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,406 and 264,909

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,406 and 264,909 is: 407,043.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,406 : 264,909 = 264,909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,406/264,909 = 264,909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,406x = 264,909 × 264,909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,406x = 70,176,778,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,176,778,281/172,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,043.71

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