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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,686 and 170,526

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,686 and 170,526 is: 255,784.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,686 : 170,526 = 170,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,686/170,526 = 170,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,686x = 170,526 × 170,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,686x = 29,079,116,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,079,116,676/113,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,784.50

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