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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,212 and 170,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,212 and 170,208 is: 258,178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,212 : 170,208 = 170,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,212/170,208 = 170,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,212x = 170,208 × 170,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,212x = 28,970,763,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,970,763,264/112,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,178.83

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