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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,146 and 171,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,146 and 171,720 is: 262,940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,146 : 171,720 = 171,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,146/171,720 = 171,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,146x = 171,720 × 171,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,146x = 29,487,758,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,487,758,400/112,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,940.80

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