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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,564 and 264,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,564 and 264,874 is: 406,563.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,564 : 264,874 = 264,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,564/264,874 = 264,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,564x = 264,874 × 264,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,564x = 70,158,235,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,158,235,876/172,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,563.57

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