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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,959 and 268,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,959 and 268,797 is: 415,338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,959 : 268,797 = 268,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,959/268,797 = 268,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,959x = 268,797 × 268,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,959x = 72,251,827,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,251,827,209/173,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,338.25

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