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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,966 and 171,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,966 and 171,774 is: 256,652.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,966 : 171,774 = 171,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,966/171,774 = 171,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,966x = 171,774 × 171,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,966x = 29,506,307,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,506,307,076/114,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,652.46

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