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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,671 and 262,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,671 and 262,607 is: 399,386.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,671 : 262,607 = 262,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,671/262,607 = 262,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,671x = 262,607 × 262,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,671x = 68,962,436,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,962,436,449/172,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,386.33

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