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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,900 and 171,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,900 and 171,664 is: 256,471.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,900 : 171,664 = 171,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,900/171,664 = 171,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,900x = 171,664 × 171,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,900x = 29,468,528,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,468,528,896/114,900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,471.10

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