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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,333 and 170,054

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,333 and 170,054 is: 255,162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,333 : 170,054 = 170,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,333/170,054 = 170,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,333x = 170,054 × 170,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,333x = 28,918,362,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,918,362,916/113,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,162.78

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