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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,958 and 171,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,958 and 171,209 is: 269,025.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,958 : 171,209 = 171,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,958/171,209 = 171,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,958x = 171,209 × 171,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,958x = 29,312,521,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,312,521,681/108,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,025.88

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