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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,795 and 170,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,795 and 170,932 is: 232,264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,795 : 170,932 = 170,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,795/170,932 = 170,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,795x = 170,932 × 170,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,795x = 29,217,748,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,217,748,624/125,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,264.78

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