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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,332 and 170,804.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,332 and 170,804.25 is: 259,713.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,332 : 170,804.25 = 170,804.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,332/170,804.25 = 170,804.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,332x = 170,804.25 × 170,804.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,332x = 29,174,091,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,174,091,818.06/112,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,713.10

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