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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,688 and 173,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,688 and 173,762 is: 263,264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,688 : 173,762 = 173,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,688/173,762 = 173,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,688x = 173,762 × 173,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,688x = 30,193,232,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,193,232,644/114,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,264.10

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