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Finding the Third Proportional to 119,952 and 170,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 119,952 and 170,874 is: 243,413.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,952 : 170,874 = 170,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,952/170,874 = 170,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,952x = 170,874 × 170,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,952x = 29,197,923,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,197,923,876/119,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,413.40

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