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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,673 and 170,512.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,673 and 170,512.50 is: 255,773.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,673 : 170,512.50 = 170,512.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,673/170,512.50 = 170,512.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,673x = 170,512.50 × 170,512.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,673x = 29,074,512,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,074,512,656.25/113,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,773.25

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