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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,347 and 171,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,347 and 171,801 is: 262,718.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,347 : 171,801 = 171,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,347/171,801 = 171,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,347x = 171,801 × 171,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,347x = 29,515,583,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,515,583,601/112,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,718.04

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