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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,996 and 175,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,996 and 175,614 is: 265,873.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,996 : 175,614 = 175,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,996/175,614 = 175,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,996x = 175,614 × 175,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,996x = 30,840,276,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,840,276,996/115,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,873.62

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