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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,676 and 173,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,676 and 173,207 is: 266,256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,676 : 173,207 = 173,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,676/173,207 = 173,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,676x = 173,207 × 173,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,676x = 30,000,664,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,000,664,849/112,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,256.03

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