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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,772 and 174,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,772 and 174,270 is: 255,700.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,772 : 174,270 = 174,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,772/174,270 = 174,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,772x = 174,270 × 174,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,772x = 30,370,032,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,370,032,900/118,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,700.27

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