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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,796 and 170,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,796 and 170,934 is: 232,268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,796 : 170,934 = 170,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,796/170,934 = 170,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,796x = 170,934 × 170,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,796x = 29,218,432,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,218,432,356/125,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,268.37

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