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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,251 and 259,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,251 and 259,168 is: 387,692.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,251 : 259,168 = 259,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,251/259,168 = 259,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,251x = 259,168 × 259,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,251x = 67,168,052,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,168,052,224/173,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,692.15

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