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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,764 and 268,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,764 and 268,627 is: 415,278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,764 : 268,627 = 268,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,764/268,627 = 268,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,764x = 268,627 × 268,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,764x = 72,160,465,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,160,465,129/173,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,278.57

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