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Finding the Third Proportional to 124,540 and 171,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 124,540 and 171,258 is: 235,501.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,540 : 171,258 = 171,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,540/171,258 = 171,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,540x = 171,258 × 171,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,540x = 29,329,302,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,329,302,564/124,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,501.06

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