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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,997 and 170,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,997 and 170,954 is: 258,637.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,997 : 170,954 = 170,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,997/170,954 = 170,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,997x = 170,954 × 170,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,997x = 29,225,270,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,225,270,116/112,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,637.58

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