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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,164 and 259,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,164 and 259,750 is: 389,631.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,164 : 259,750 = 259,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,164/259,750 = 259,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,164x = 259,750 × 259,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,164x = 67,470,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,470,062,500/173,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,631.00

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