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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,822 and 174,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,822 and 174,663 is: 265,690.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,822 : 174,663 = 174,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,822/174,663 = 174,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,822x = 174,663 × 174,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,822x = 30,507,163,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,507,163,569/114,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,690.93

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