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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,548 and 171,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,548 and 171,894 is: 260,220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,548 : 171,894 = 171,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,548/171,894 = 171,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,548x = 171,894 × 171,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,548x = 29,547,547,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,547,547,236/113,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,220.76

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