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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,785 and 170,917

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,785 and 170,917 is: 232,242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,785 : 170,917 = 170,917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,785/170,917 = 170,917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,785x = 170,917 × 170,917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,785x = 29,212,620,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,212,620,889/125,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,242.48

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