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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,676 and 170,517

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,676 and 170,517 is: 255,780.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,676 : 170,517 = 170,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,676/170,517 = 170,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,676x = 170,517 × 170,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,676x = 29,076,047,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,076,047,289/113,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,780.00

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