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Finding the Third Proportional to 111,900 and 170,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 111,900 and 170,772 is: 260,617.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,900 : 170,772 = 170,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,900/170,772 = 170,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,900x = 170,772 × 170,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,900x = 29,163,075,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,163,075,984/111,900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,617.30

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