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Finding the Third Proportional to 172,847 and 266,646

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Solution

The third proportional to 172,847 and 266,646 is: 411,346.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,847 : 266,646 = 266,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,847/266,646 = 266,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,847x = 266,646 × 266,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,847x = 71,100,089,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,100,089,316/172,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,346.97

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