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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,508 and 170,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,508 and 170,262 is: 255,393

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,508 : 170,262 = 170,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,508/170,262 = 170,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,508x = 170,262 × 170,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,508x = 28,989,148,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,989,148,644/113,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,393

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