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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,772 and 170,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,772 and 170,898 is: 232,214.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,772 : 170,898 = 170,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,772/170,898 = 170,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,772x = 170,898 × 170,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,772x = 29,206,126,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,206,126,404/125,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,214.85

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