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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,154 and 270,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,154 and 270,666 is: 423,092.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,154 : 270,666 = 270,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,154/270,666 = 270,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,154x = 270,666 × 270,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,154x = 73,260,083,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,260,083,556/173,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,092.07

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