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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,764 and 266,526

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,764 and 266,526 is: 411,174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,764 : 266,526 = 266,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,764/266,526 = 266,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,764x = 266,526 × 266,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,764x = 71,036,108,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,036,108,676/172,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,174.25

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