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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,057 and 170,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,057 and 170,151 is: 253,832.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,057 : 170,151 = 170,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,057/170,151 = 170,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,057x = 170,151 × 170,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,057x = 28,951,362,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,951,362,801/114,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,832.41

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