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Finding the Third Proportional to 81,626 and 170,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 81,626 and 170,631 is: 356,687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81,626 : 170,631 = 170,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81,626/170,631 = 170,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81,626x = 170,631 × 170,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81,626x = 29,114,938,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,114,938,161/81,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,687.06

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