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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,786 and 270,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,786 and 270,466 is: 423,366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,786 : 270,466 = 270,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,786/270,466 = 270,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,786x = 270,466 × 270,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,786x = 73,151,857,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,151,857,156/172,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,366.81

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