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Finding the Third Proportional to 174,996 and 262,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 174,996 and 262,440 is: 393,579.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,996 : 262,440 = 262,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,996/262,440 = 262,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,996x = 262,440 × 262,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,996x = 68,874,753,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,874,753,600/174,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,579.02

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