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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,812 and 174,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,812 and 174,948 is: 264,280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,812 : 174,948 = 174,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,812/174,948 = 174,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,812x = 174,948 × 174,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,812x = 30,606,802,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,606,802,704/115,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,280.06

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