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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,432 and 266,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,432 and 266,030 is: 410,434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,432 : 266,030 = 266,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,432/266,030 = 266,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,432x = 266,030 × 266,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,432x = 70,771,960,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,771,960,900/172,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,434.03

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