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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,776 and 266,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,776 and 266,544 is: 411,201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,776 : 266,544 = 266,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,776/266,544 = 266,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,776x = 266,544 × 266,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,776x = 71,045,703,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,045,703,936/172,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,201.23

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