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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,961 and 268,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,961 and 268,800 is: 415,342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,961 : 268,800 = 268,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,961/268,800 = 268,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,961x = 268,800 × 268,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,961x = 72,253,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,253,440,000/173,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,342.75

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