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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,092 and 171,393

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,092 and 171,393 is: 262,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,092 : 171,393 = 171,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,092/171,393 = 171,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,092x = 171,393 × 171,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,092x = 29,375,560,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,375,560,449/112,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,066.52

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