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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,426 and 170,991

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,426 and 170,991 is: 255,518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,426 : 170,991 = 170,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,426/170,991 = 170,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,426x = 170,991 × 170,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,426x = 29,237,922,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,237,922,081/114,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,518.17

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