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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,444 and 173,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,444 and 173,170 is: 259,761.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,444 : 173,170 = 173,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,444/173,170 = 173,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,444x = 173,170 × 173,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,444x = 29,987,848,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,987,848,900/115,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,761.00

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