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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,479 and 268,097

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,479 and 268,097 is: 414,321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,479 : 268,097 = 268,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,479/268,097 = 268,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,479x = 268,097 × 268,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,479x = 71,876,001,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,876,001,409/173,479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,321.05

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