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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,936 and 176,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,936 and 176,622 is: 271,414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,936 : 176,622 = 176,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,936/176,622 = 176,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,936x = 176,622 × 176,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,936x = 31,195,330,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,195,330,884/114,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,414.80

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