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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,186 and 170,499

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,186 and 170,499 is: 232,213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,186 : 170,499 = 170,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,186/170,499 = 170,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,186x = 170,499 × 170,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,186x = 29,069,909,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,069,909,001/125,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,213.74

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