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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,498 and 171,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,498 and 171,825 is: 260,126.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,498 : 171,825 = 171,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,498/171,825 = 171,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,498x = 171,825 × 171,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,498x = 29,523,830,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,523,830,625/113,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,126.44

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