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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,197 and 174,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,197 and 174,408 is: 264,053.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,197 : 174,408 = 174,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,197/174,408 = 174,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,197x = 174,408 × 174,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,197x = 30,418,150,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,418,150,464/115,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,053.32

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