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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,131 and 171,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,131 and 171,542 is: 257,832.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,131 : 171,542 = 171,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,131/171,542 = 171,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,131x = 171,542 × 171,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,131x = 29,426,657,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,426,657,764/114,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,832.30

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